Prescriptions – Test results – Repeat Medications – Pharmacy Service – Clinics – Women’s Health – Physiotherapy – Pregnancy – Wellbeing – Chaperones
PRESCRIPTIONS
For patients needing regular long-term medication we have a computerised system for repeat prescriptions. All requests for repeat medication need to be placed in writing, using a Repeat Medication Request Slip, at least 72 hours before your medication runs out.
Try to organise your request to once a month. It is important that your treatment is monitored regularly so please look out when your medication is out of authorisation.
Please only order what you require that month and place the request either in the box in the foyer or at the desk.
The completed prescription will be available at reception or at the designated pharmacy you have requested.
If you need to make an appointment for a medications review or you have a query regarding your prescription please ring after 10.00am.
We have surgery pharmacists who you can make an appointment with for a medication review and re-authorisation. If you need blood tests please make sure you arrange for these to be performed at least 2 days prior to your appointment.
REQUESTING REPEAT MEDICATIONS ONLINE
The NHS Wales App is an online service brought to you from NHS Wales. This service offers patients the convenience to order repeat prescriptions via their website or smartphone app.
For more information see our NHS Wales App page.
TEST RESULTS
If you have undergone tests, or an X-ray has been requested by the practice, please contact the surgery for the results after 10.00am.
Please allow the time stated by the Nurse or HCA before contacting the practice on (01685) 875906 or (01685) 872006.
COMMON AILMENTS PHARMACY SERVICE
The NHS offers advice and treatment for a range of common ailments without having to make an appointment to see your GP.
Most local pharmacies offer FREE NHS ADVICE AND FREE TREATMENT for a range of common ailments such as Hay Fever, Indigestion, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Piles, Head Lice, Teething, Nappy Rash, Colic, Chicken Pox, Threadworms, Sore Throat, Athletes Foot, Eye Infections, Conjunctivitis, Mouth Ulcers, Cold Sores, Acne, Dry Skin, Dermatitis, Verruca, Back Pain, In-Growing Toe Nails, Vaginal Thrush, Oral Thrush, Scabies.
Local pharmacies in Aberdare and Aberaman have a sore throat service. This entails a short consultation with the pharmacist, a simple throat swap (if appropriate) and antibiotic prescription if necessary.
The pharmacies also offer a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) testing service for non-pregnant women aged 16-64 and offer treatment as appropriate, free of charge.
CLINICS
The practice offers many services, including Baby Clinic held at Aberdare on Monday and Aberaman on Tuesday, INR, Near Patient Testing, Joint Injections, Phlebotomy, Chronic Disease Management, Well Woman Clinic, Family Planning, Travel Vaccinations and Children’s Asthma.
All of these services can be accessed by making an appointment with one of our care navigators.
CONTRACEPTION AND WOMEN’S HEALTH
Any doctor or nurse at the surgery can discuss and prescribe contraception. However, if you are considering an implant please make an appointment with Dr Shah. If you are considering an IUD/IUCD (coil) for contraception or heavy periods please make an appointment with Dr Davies.
For advice regarding terminations independently of the Surgery the direct number is (01685) 728497.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
If you have a musculoskeletal problem and are over the age of 16 you can now access physiotherapy directly without needing to see your GP. To access this service use this online form:
Self Referral into MSK Physiotherapy Service
In the Useful Links page of our website there is a Physiotherapy link detailing exercises for specific bone, joint or muscle pain. If you have followed the advice on this link and still feel you need advice from a physiotherapist then you can refer yourself by visiting PhysioNow.
Alternatively there are physiotherapists attached to the surgery who you can arrange an appointment with via reception. See this post about First Contact Physiotherapy for more details.
PREGNANCY BOOKINGS
A new digital service is available to register your pregnancy with Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB’s Maternity Service.
To access this service use the following link to the Maternity Service:
https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/services/maternity/
and follow the instructions to complete the online registration form. A midwife will then contact you within 14 days to arrange a first appointment.
WELLBEING SERVICES
For activities and information to boost physical and mental wellbeing in RCT use this link to the RCT Interlink site.
The RCT Wellbeing Coordinator Team link adults to sources of support in the community to help support you with any social, emotional and practical needs. They will work with you to identify what matters most to you and link you to activities, groups and services in your community.
Patients can self-refer via this online form or by phone
(07526) 571340 or (01443) 846200 (option 1 for Wellbeing)
CHAPERONE SERVICES
This practice is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment and to putting patients at ease wherever possible and strives to achieve good practice at all times.
All patients are entitled to have a chaperone present during any consultation, examination or procedure. Clinicians at this practice will advise patients that a chaperone is necessary during any intimate examination; this is to safeguard both the clinician and you, the patient.
Where a chaperone is not available, the clinician will ask you to make an appointment and request the presence of a chaperone
at the time of booking.
Staff members have received appropriate training to act as chaperones and have knowledge of the examination or procedure you may be undergoing.
Family and friends are not permitted to act as chaperones as they do not have the knowledge required, nor do they have the necessary training.
If you have any questions or wish to see the full chaperone policy, please ask to speak to a member of staff.