Bridgend Group Practice - Ashfield, Newcastle & New Street Surgery

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Today is National Schizophrenia Day – a chance to challenge stigma and raise understanding. Schizophrenia is a serious b...
25/07/2025

Today is National Schizophrenia Day – a chance to challenge stigma and raise understanding. Schizophrenia is a serious but treatable mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

💬 Let’s talk openly, support each other, and learn the facts:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/overview/

🇬🇧 If you’ve served in the UK Armed Forces, your health matters — and your NHS GP needs to know about your service!We ar...
23/07/2025

🇬🇧 If you’ve served in the UK Armed Forces, your health matters — and your NHS GP needs to know about your service!

We are here to help veterans get the tailored care and support they deserve. Whether it’s mental health support through Op COURAGE or physical health help via Op RESTORE, registering your service with your GP means better, personalised care.

No matter how long you served or when you left, updating your GP is simple and essential. Help spread the word and look after your health!

Find out more here: www.nhs.uk/veterans

18/07/2025

🦟 Ouch! Bitten or stung? Most insect bites and stings are harmless – but knowing how to treat them can help ease pain, swelling and itching.

🌿 From bee stings to mosquito bites, here’s what to do (and when to seek help):
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings/

15/07/2025

Travelling Abroad for More Than 3 Months

If you are planning to travel or live outside the UK for more than 3 months, please read the following important information about how the NHS can support your medication needs. The advice below has been provided by the British Medical Association.
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✅ NHS Rules on Supplying Medication for Travel
• The NHS and practice will supply medication for temporary travel abroad of up to 3 months.
• If you're going away for longer than 3 months, the NHS can only provide enough medication to allow you to travel safely and arrange an alternative supply at your destination.
• Issuing of extended prescriptions for controlled drugs will need to be discussed with the practice.
• NHS prescriptions must not be obtained by friends or family on behalf of someone who is already abroad, even if the patient:
o Owns property in the UK.
o Pays UK taxes.
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💊 What You Need to Do
• Contact your GP well in advance of travel to discuss your medication plan.
• If you're away for over 3 months, you'll need to:
o Register with a local healthcare provider in your destination country to continue your treatment.
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⚠️ Important Travel Notes
• Patients are responsible for ensuring that any drugs they take into a country conform to local laws.
• Always:
o Carry medication in original packaging.
o Bring a copy of your prescription and a GP letter if needed (there will be a fee for letters required for travel)
o Pack medicines in your hand luggage for easy access during travel.
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📞 Need Help?
If you’re unsure what steps to take or need documentation for your trip, please speak to your GP or practice team as early as possible.

Updated July 2025

On Thursday the 17th of July 2025, Bridgend Group Practice will be switching to the Electronic Prescription Service. Thi...
15/07/2025

On Thursday the 17th of July 2025, Bridgend Group Practice will be switching to the Electronic Prescription Service. This is a free, secure NHS service and instead of printing and signing paper prescriptions, we will send them electronically to the pharmacy of your choice.

What does it mean for me?

It's easier. Your prescription no longer needs to be collected from the Surgery and taken to your pharmacy. It will be sent electronically.

It saves time. If you have a phone appointment with the Surgery, you won’t have to come to the Surgery just to pick up the prescription. Your pharmacy will still need a little time to get your items ready, just as they do now.

It is safe and secure. Your prescription cannot get lost, as we can always see on our system where it is.

What do I need to do?

Speak to your pharmacy and tell them that you want to use electronic prescriptions. They will arrange this for you. You don’t need a computer, smartphone or laptop. Order your prescriptions in the usual way. The only change is that you will no longer get a green paper prescription. This reduction in paper will also help the environment.

For more information on electronic prescriptions - an easier way to get your medicines please visit:

dhcw.nhs.wales/eps

🤒 High fever, sore throat and a red rash? It could be scarlet fever – a highly contagious infection that mostly affects ...
11/07/2025

🤒 High fever, sore throat and a red rash? It could be scarlet fever – a highly contagious infection that mostly affects children.

📋 Early treatment with antibiotics can help stop it spreading and speed up recovery.
Know the signs and what to do:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever/

10/07/2025

Vacancy for Practice Receptionist

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Practice Receptionists to join our friendly team.

The role is 25 hours per week Monday to Friday. We operate a flexible rota working within the hours of 8am and 6.30pm. The ability to cover – sometimes at short notice - annual/leave and sickness is also an essential requirement of the postholder. We work across three sites in Bridgend Town Centre, Cefn Glas and Aberkenfig.

This is a patient facing role and you will need to be articulate, work well within a busy team and be patient, efficient and professional with good attention to detail.

To apply for this role please email: practice.manager.w95070@wales.nhs.uk with a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer – but spotting the signs early can save lives. 🌞 🚨 Look out for changes in mol...
09/07/2025

Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer – but spotting the signs early can save lives. 🌞 🚨 Look out for changes in moles: size, shape, colour, or if they bleed or itch.

Know what to check and when to seek help:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/melanoma-skin-cancer/

Protect your skin. Protect your future. 💛

07/07/2025

😴 Loud snoring isn’t just frustrating for your partner and others – it could be a sign of something more serious. Struggling with poor sleep or tiredness during the day? It might be time to take snoring seriously 🛏️💤

Find NHS advice on causes and treatments here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/snoring/

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Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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