Woodlands Surgery Maesteg

19/07/2025

🌞 THURSDAY 24TH JULY 12PM - 3PM 🌞

Family Wellness Fun Day
Free event at Newbridge Fields Bridgend (inside the Bowels Hall if inclement weather)

13/07/2025

NHS Wales App

You can access NHS Wales services such as GP practice online services, NHS 111 Wales health advice and blood and organ donation using the App.

To access NHS Wales App services, you must:

* be registered with a GP practice in Wales
* have a fully verified NHS login
* be aged 16 or over

https://app.nhs.wales/login

11/07/2025

Staying safe in a heatwave ☀️

As temperatures soar, so do health risks. Here's how to protect yourself and others:

✔️ Hydrate often – Drink plenty of water and limit alcohol and caffeine.

🧴 Block the burn – Use SPF 30+ sunscreen, wear a wide-brimmed hat and light clothing.

🌡️ Know the signs – Tiredness, dizziness and feeling sick can be signs of heat exhaustion. Visit the NHS 111 Wales website for advice on treating heat exhaustion and what to do if you suspect heatstroke, which needs to be treated as an emergency: https://111.wales.nhs.uk/

🏠 Stay cool – Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day (between 11am and 3pm).

🦟 Watch out for bites – Use insect repellent and if you have a bite or sting, NHS 111 Wales online or your local pharmacy can advise on treating them at home.

📞 Check in – Check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you. Never leave anyone or any pets in a parked car on a hot day.

10/07/2025

🌞 THURSDAY 24TH JULY 12PM - 3PM 🌞

Family Wellness Fun Day
Free event at Newbridge Fields Bridgend (inside the Bowls Hall if inclement weather)

08/07/2025

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07/07/2025

🛑 We are experiencing some issues with our telephone system this afternoon. Engineers have been contacted to resolve the problem. We are extremely sorry for any inconvenience this is causing 🛑

07/07/2025

07/07/2025

04/07/2025

As schools break up and the summer holidays begin, many families feel the pressure to create that ‘perfect’ summer. But despite the sunshine and the endless stream of smiling snapshots on social media, the season can bring real mental health challenges for parents, students and young people alike.

The true cost of summer:
It should be a time to recharge your batteries, but for many parents, summer becomes a financial juggling act. Days out, childcare, and the pressure to keep kids entertained all add up. A recent blog by Mental Health UK https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/looming-pressure-on-parents-to-spend-as-summer-holidays-approach/ highlights how this mounting expectation can lead to stress, guilt, and anxiety. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by money worries this summer, our Space from Money Worries programme offers supportive tools to manage financial stress and its impact on your mental wellbeing.

Summer stress and burnout for parents:
School holidays often mean parents must stretch themselves thin - balancing work, childcare, and the emotional needs of their children. Mind points https://www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/campaigns/mental-health-at-work-commitment/resources/supporting-parents-during-school-holidays/out that this can result in heightened stress, fatigue, and feelings of isolation. SilverCloud’s Space from Stress programme is designed to help adults manage daily pressures, build resilience, and regain a sense of calm, even during the busiest months of the year. There’s no need to keep to appointments, and you can take your programme with you on your phone or tablet when you travel. Do it when and where you want.

Support for students and teens:
The long break from school can be a double-edged sword for young people. Without the structure and social connection of term time, some students may experience a dip in mood, motivation, or self-esteem. Our Space from Low Mood and Space from Anxiety programmes for 16–18 year-olds offer flexible, digital support that’s designed to be discreet, relatable, and easy to use. We also provide specific support for parents through our Supporting an Anxious Child / Teen programmes.
If you’re a student looking for more practical ways to support your wellbeing this summer, check out these Best For You summer https://bestforyou.org.uk/summer-holiday-wellbeing-tips/ wellbeing tips from the NHS.

You're not alone:
Summer holidays can amplify feelings of loneliness or worry - especially for those already managing mental health conditions. SilverCloud offers a wide range of evidence-based, online CBT programmes that you can access for free - anytime, from anywhere - through NHS Wales.

This summer, don’t struggle in silence. Whether you’re a parent under pressure, a teen feeling low, or a student looking for balance, SilverCloud is here to support you. Explore the programmes today and make mental wellbeing a priority this summer: https://nhswales.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/

04/07/2025

To provide analysis of the pressures being faced in general practice and as part of the GP Contract in Wales, each practice is required to report monthly to their Local Health Board on specific areas of activity and share this with their patients.
The information gathering process is developing and will become more accurate as we improve the manner in which we collect the data. It does not represent the entirety of GP workload but will provide a snapshot of activity undertaken in the practice. Our data is displayed in infographic format and is available to view here, on our website and patient information board in the waiting area

Activity Data May 2025