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Diabetes and COVID-19
Sister Tina Morgan, our diabetes nurse, has asked that we share this information with you if you have diabetes. It not only contains...
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Admin
- Mar 3, 2020
- 1 min
Covid-19 (coronavirus) - What you can do to help
This information is taken from the latest government guidance (03/03/2020): The role the public can play in supporting this response...
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The Medical Centre team
- Jun 20, 2019
- 1 min
Contacting out of hours
We are aware that Llanharan patients have had problems trying to access the out of hours service on the usual 111 number. This is an...
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The Medical Centre team
- Dec 1, 2018
- 1 min
GP of the year 2018 - Dr Gail Price
Congratulations to Dr Gail Price on winning the Wales Royal College of GPs “GP of the year” 2018. All the staff and GP partners at...
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The Medical Centre team
- May 23, 2018
- 1 min
Online booking for appointments
It'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...
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Dr Geraint Preest
- Apr 9, 2018
- 2 min
Mental health problems - Useful local resources
Mental health problems are some of the commonest reasons for visiting the surgery. This blog doesn't replace a consultation with a health...
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Dr Geraint Preest
- Apr 6, 2018
- 2 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...
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Dr Geraint Preest
- Apr 3, 2018
- 2 min
Measles and Scarlet fever
Both of these conditions are relatively uncommon but there have been increased numbers of cases in South Wales in recent months, so we...
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Dr Tony Crane
- Mar 23, 2018
- 2 min
Dr Crane's day as WRU "Hawkeye" Doctor
Between working as one of the Ospreys doctors I help out during the home internationals with concussion management. I am located in the...
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Dr Geraint Preest
- Mar 18, 2018
- 3 min
Antibiotics and sore throats
Most sore throats settle down within a week without antibiotics. This is because most sore throats are caused by viruses and viruses...
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Dr Geraint Preest
- Feb 20, 2018
- 2 min
High blood pressure
So 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...
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Dr Geraint Preest
- Feb 8, 2018
- 2 min
The PSA test for prostate cancer in men WITHOUT symptoms
We'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....
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The Medical Centre team
- Feb 5, 2018
- 1 min
Dental and mouth problems
If 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...
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Dr Geraint Preest
- Jan 29, 2018
- 2 min
Back pain
Back pain is one of the most common conditions that we see in surgery, particularly on a Monday morning (probably because our patients...
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Dr Geraint Preest
- Jan 22, 2018
- 1 min
The "DNACPR" form and end of life decisions
This is a really difficult blog and a difficult subject for many patients and their families (and Doctors too). Rather than typing out a...
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Dr Geraint Preest
- Jan 15, 2018
- 2 min
Vasectomy
Details about how to be referred for vasectomy and what to expect on the day
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Dr Geraint Preest
- Jan 9, 2018
- 4 min
Influenza
Flu 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,...
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The Medical Centre team
- Oct 18, 2017
- 1 min
A new way to order your prescription
From Monday October 23rd 2017, we will be introducing a new centralised Repeat Prescription Ordering Service. This is a new and...
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Dr Geraint Preest
- Jul 19, 2017
- 1 min
Knicker 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...
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The Medical Centre team
- Jul 14, 2017
- 1 min
Opticians - not just for glasses
You'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...
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