AdminMar 26, 20201 minDiabetes and COVID-19Sister Tina Morgan, our diabetes nurse, has asked that we share this information with you if you have diabetes. It not only contains...
AdminMar 3, 20201 minCovid-19 (coronavirus) - What you can do to helpThis information is taken from the latest government guidance (03/03/2020): The role the public can play in supporting this response...
The Medical Centre teamJun 20, 20191 minContacting out of hoursWe are aware that Llanharan patients have had problems trying to access the out of hours service on the usual 111 number. This is an...
The Medical Centre teamDec 1, 20181 minGP of the year 2018 - Dr Gail PriceCongratulations to Dr Gail Price on winning the Wales Royal College of GPs “GP of the year” 2018. All the staff and GP partners at...
The Medical Centre teamMay 23, 20181 minOnline booking for appointmentsIt's now possible to book an appointment with a GP via our website. In order to do this, you'll need to visit the Appointments section of...
Dr Geraint PreestApr 9, 20182 minMental health problems - Useful local resourcesMental health problems are some of the commonest reasons for visiting the surgery. This blog doesn't replace a consultation with a health...
Dr Geraint PreestApr 6, 20182 min"How long does my child stay off school?"This is one of the most common questions asked by parents when their children come to us with an infectious disease. All of the...
Dr Geraint PreestApr 3, 20182 minMeasles and Scarlet feverBoth of these conditions are relatively uncommon but there have been increased numbers of cases in South Wales in recent months, so we...
Dr Tony CraneMar 23, 20182 minDr Crane's day as WRU "Hawkeye" DoctorBetween working as one of the Ospreys doctors I help out during the home internationals with concussion management. I am located in the...
Dr Geraint PreestMar 18, 20183 minAntibiotics and sore throatsMost sore throats settle down within a week without antibiotics. This is because most sore throats are caused by viruses and viruses...
Dr Geraint PreestFeb 20, 20182 minHigh blood pressureSo you think you've got high blood pressure? Well, it's a good idea to have your blood pressure checked every now and then, especially if...
Dr Geraint PreestFeb 8, 20182 minThe PSA test for prostate cancer in men WITHOUT symptomsWe're currently getting a lot of queries about this test via our reception desk and it is a subject that crops up a lot in consultations....
The Medical Centre teamFeb 5, 20181 minDental and mouth problemsIf you have any dental or oral (mouth) problems, please visit your Dentist first. If you don't have a Dentist, then you can find out...
Dr Geraint PreestJan 29, 20182 minBack painBack pain is one of the most common conditions that we see in surgery, particularly on a Monday morning (probably because our patients...
Dr Geraint PreestJan 22, 20181 minThe "DNACPR" form and end of life decisionsThis is a really difficult blog and a difficult subject for many patients and their families (and Doctors too). Rather than typing out a...
Dr Geraint PreestJan 15, 20182 minVasectomyDetails about how to be referred for vasectomy and what to expect on the day
Dr Geraint PreestJan 9, 20184 minInfluenzaFlu is now circulating on our community and, as you've probably seen on the news, is causing a lot of additional strain on NHS services,...
The Medical Centre teamOct 18, 20171 minA new way to order your prescriptionFrom Monday October 23rd 2017, we will be introducing a new centralised Repeat Prescription Ordering Service. This is a new and...
Dr Geraint PreestJul 19, 20171 minKnicker elastic and wedding rings...Hmmm....so what have knicker elastic and wedding rings got in common? Well, if your wedding ring is stuck on your finger and you can't...
The Medical Centre teamJul 14, 20171 minOpticians - not just for glassesYou've got eye symptoms and you're wondering where to go. If there's a problem with your vision or you need new glasses or contact...