Llanishen Court Surgery

30/10/2025

Research shows that more than nine in 10 people survive bowel cancer when it’s diagnosed at the earliest stage.

If you’re aged 50-74 and registered with a GP, you’ll receive a bowel screening test kit in the post every 2 years.

Bowel screening involves completing a home test kit which looks for hidden blood in your poo.

Bowel screening isn’t anything to fear — what’s scarier is not knowing something could be wrong when it’s so easy to check.

Knowing the symptoms is important to help spot bowel cancer early. The earlier it’s found, the more treatable it’s likely to be.

For more information about bowel screening, visit the website.

29/10/2025

This is Caroline, Jane, Ben and Livinus from the Stroke Rehabilitation Centre at University Hospital Llandough. On World Stroke Day they are urging people to know the signs of a stroke so they can Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you spot one of these symptoms:

Face: has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
Arms: can they raise both arms and keep them there?
Speech; is their speech slurred?
Time: even if you’re not sure, call 999.

Every minute matters with a stroke. Receiving emergency care quickly can improve the chance of survival and enable treatments that improve the chances of a full recovery.

⬇️ 🔗

28/10/2025

27/10/2025

FLU DROP-IN CLINIC 💉
Protect yourself. Protect others. Stay healthy this winter!
All eligible patients

No appointment needed — just drop in!
📅 Date: 27th October 25
🕒 Time: 10am to 3.45pm
📍 Location: Llanishen Court Surgery

Why get your flu vaccine?
✅ Helps prevent serious illness
✅ Protects vulnerable people around you
✅ Reduces pressure on the NHS
✅ It’s quick, safe, and free for eligible groups

Don’t wait for the flu to find you — get protected today!

26/10/2025

Your voice is needed! We are asking for your help to design our ten-year plan for services across Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - "Shaping services for the future, together"

The plan will have five chapters, focussing on:

🔹 Mental Health
🔹 Women and people registered female at birth
🔹 Planned Care
🔹 Urgent Care
🔹 Specialist and Regional Services

There’s lots of ways you can input into the plan, visit the website for more information: https://orlo.uk/8PqGA

23/10/2025

22/10/2025

One of the best things you can do for your health and protect yourself this winter is quit smoking. Help Me Quit can provide you with Free expert support and Free stop smoking medication.

Help Me Quit is the NHS Stop Smoking Service in Wales. People who smoke are three times more likely to stop with NHS support.

In Cardiff and Vale, Help Me Quit provide free expert behavioural support, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and access to stop smoking medication to help smokers become smoke free. Support is available face to face in community venues across Cardiff and Vale, or over the phone.

Patients can call 0800 085 2219, Text HMQ to 80818 or Visit:

Congratulations! for making the decision to quit smoking. You’re about to join the 100,000 people in Wales who have already quit with us. We know it’s not an easy decision but we’re here to support you with free expert help.

21/10/2025

If you have a common condition such as an ear infection, eczema, impetigo or a minor skin infection or require routine contraception, your local community pharmacy may be able to help.

Some pharmacies offer the Pharmacist Independent Prescriber Service – a free NHS service where you can get expert advice and free treatment if required, without needing to see your GP.

To find your local community pharmacy that offers this service, visit the Community Pharmacies page of our website and select ‘Independent Prescribing for Common Ailments and Contraception’ in the filter column.

18/10/2025

Coughs and colds are common at this time of year. There's usually no need to see a GP if you have a cough, it will usually clear up on its own within 3 to 4 weeks.

However, see a GP if:
➡️ you have had a cough for more than 3 weeks (persistent cough)
➡️ you're losing weight for no reason
➡️ you have a weakened immune system – for example, because of chemotherapy or diabetes

15/10/2025

11/10/2025

If you are feeling unwell, it's urgent and your GP Practice is closed, you can visit the NHS 111 Wales website to get advice and guidance on your healthcare needs.

Or, call 111 for advice or an appointment out of hours.

https://orlo.uk/hASqX