Uplands & Mumbles Surgery

21/08/2025

Support for Children and Young People / Cefnogaeth i Blant a Phobl Ifanc

The following organisations provide resources and support to help children and young people build confidence, reduce isolation, and develop social connections:

Mae’r sefydliadau canlynol yn darparu adnoddau a chefnogaeth i helpu plant a phobl ifanc i feithrin hyder, lleihau unigrwydd a datblygu cysylltiadau cymdeithasol:

➡️Interplay https://www.interplay.org.uk/
Inclusive play and leisure opportunities for children and young people / Cyfleoedd chwarae a hamdden cynhwysol i blant a phobl ifanc.

➡️Building Connections (NSPCC) https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/our-services/building-connections/
Helping children and young people feel less isolated and more connected / Cefnogi plant a phobl ifanc i deimlo llai unig a mwy cysylltiedig.

➡️BulliesOut https://bulliesout.com/
Anti-bullying training, awareness, and support / Hyfforddiant, ymwybyddiaeth a chefnogaeth yn erbyn bwlio.

➡️Kooth https://www.kooth.com/
Free, safe, and anonymous online p*er support for children and young people / Cefnogaeth ar-lein ddiogel, rhad ac am ddim ac anhysbys i blant a phobl ifanc.

➡️Meic https://www.meiccymru.org/
National advice and support service for children and young people in Wales / Gwasanaeth cyngor a chefnogaeth cenedlaethol i blant a phobl ifanc yng Nghymru.

21/08/2025

The surgery is CLOSED for Bank Holiday on Monday 25th August.

We re-open on Tuesday 26th August.

IF YOU NEED EMERGENCY MEDICAL ATTENTION WHILST WE ARE CLOSED, PLEASE CALL THE OUT-OF-HOURS SERVICE ON :- 111

Thank you.
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Mae’r feddygfa AR GAU ar gyfer y Gwyliau Banc Dydd Llun 25ain Awst.

Byddwn yn ailagor Dydd Mawrth 26ain Awst.

OS OES ANGEN SYLW MEDDYGOL BRYS ARNOCH TRA’N NI’N AR GAU, FFONIWCH Y GWASANAETH TU ALLAN I ORIAU AR :- 111

Diolch

21/08/2025

💊 With the Bank Holiday weekend fast approaching, remember to order your repeat prescription in plenty of time so you don’t run out!

🗣️ Help us spread the word and remind your friends, family and neighbours too!

Not sure what the opening times are for your nearest pharmacy? Follow this link for more information - https://111.wales.nhs.uk/LocalServices/Default.aspx

12/03/2025

Online Session: Arthritis and Stress / Sesiwn ar-lein: Arthritis a Straen

12/03/2025

Online Group:- Adults Living with Epilepsy in Wales / Grŵp ar-lein:- Oedolion sy’n Byw Gydag Epilepsi yng Nghymru

23/01/2025

13/01/2025

https://www.uplandsmumbles.wales.nhs.uk/alerts/the-electronic-prescription-service-eps-is-here-maer-gwasanaeth-presgripsiynau-electronig-eps-wedi-cyrraedd/
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is here / Mae’r Gwasanaeth Presgripsiynau Electronig (EPS) wedi cyrraedd

We are now* using the Electronic Prescription Service. This is a free, secure NHS service *From 5th February 2025*

What are electronic prescriptions?
Electronic prescriptions are an easier way to get your medicines. Instead of printing and signing paper prescriptions, staff at your GP practice will send them directly to the pharmacy you choose.

EPS helps you, the NHS and the environment.

What do I need to do?
Just tell staff that you want to use EPS. We will do the rest.

Staff can tell you how to order your prescription. The only change is that, in most cases, you won’t get the green prescription form from your GP practice.

Electronic prescriptions – an easier way to get your medicines.
https://dhcw.nhs.wales/our-programmes/digital-medicines/

Rydym bellach yn defnyddio’r Gwasanaeth Presgripsiynau Electronig. Mae hwn yn wasanaeth diogel, rhad ac am ddim gan y GIG.* *o 5ed Chwefror 2025* #

Beth yw presgripsiynau electronig?
Mae presgripsiynau electronig yn ffordd haws o gael eich meddyginiaethau. Yn lle argraffu a llofnodi presgripsiynau papur, bydd staff yn eich meddygfa yn eu hanfon yn syth i’r fferyllfa o’ch dewis.

Mae’r Gwasanaeth Presgripsiynau Electronig yn eich helpu chi, y GIG a’r amgylchedd.

Beth sydd angen i mi ei wneud?
Dywedwch wrth staff eich bod am ddefnyddio’r Gwasanaeth Presgripsiynau Electronig. Fe wnawn ni’r gweddill.

Gall staff ddweud wrthych sut i archebu eich presgripsiwn. Yr unig newid yw na fyddwch, yn y rhan fwyaf o achosion, yn cael y ffurflen bresgripsiwn werdd gan eich practis meddyg teulu.

Presgripsiynau electronig – ffordd haws o gael eich meddyginiaethau.
https://igdc.gig.cymru/ein-rhaglenni/moddion-digidol/

13/01/2025

Women with a urinary tract infection can now get pain relief without having to see a GP.

A new service launched in Swansea Bay allows community pharmacists to assess their symptoms and provide free pain relief or treatment if needed.

It is available to most women aged between 16 to 64, who have symptoms of a urinary tract infection, or UTI.

These can include pain or a burning sensation when p*eing, needing to p*e more often than usual, needing to p*e suddenly or more urgently than usual and lower tummy discomfort, among other symptoms.

Pharmacists will ask questions to determine whether the patient needs a urine test and will then complete a clinical assessment before deciding if treatment is needed.

It allows patients to receive their care closer to home and not have to make a GP appointment first.

Patients are advised to contact their local pharmacy before attending to check if the service is available to them.

Sam Page, Head of Primary Care at Swansea Bay University Health Board, said: “If the patient’s answers indicate a UTI is likely, a urine test may not be necessary.

“If a urine test is needed, the patient will only have to wait for a few minutes to receive the result.

“The test will help the pharmacist to make a diagnosis if it is not clear based on their symptoms alone.”

If treatment is not required, the pharmacist will offer self-care advice to help patients manage the infection at home.

They are also able to offer pain relief or treatment if these are deemed necessary.

“Patients may not always need treatment so the pharmacist could recommend taking a painkiller,” Sam added.

“If appropriate, they can give patients a short course of treatment.

“They can also supply antibiotics but suggest to the patient to wait for 48 hours before taking them, in case the symptoms go on their own.”

Antibiotics can help to treat many infections, but they are not always needed for urinary symptoms.

By only taking antibiotics when they are needed, it can help to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance which can make some infections more difficult to treat.

Dr Charlotte Jones is a GP partner at Uplands and Mumbles Surgery and the health board’s clinical lead for antimicrobial stewardship.

She said: “To help keep the antibiotics working, they should only be taken if a health professional has advised to do so.

“By only taking them when advised, they are more likely to work for a potential future infection.”

Some patients can have a more complicated infection and may need additional tests and treatment.

People who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, a high temperature or have certain medical conditions are among those who may not be able to access the service.

In this case, they are advised to speak to a community pharmacist or GP practice for advice on which service is best suited for them.

11/12/2024

Your NHS Wales Experience Questionnaire is still open. We would appreciate feedback on your experience of the NHS, whether its with us at the surgery or within a Hospital setting.
Please find the link to the online form below.
Thank you.

Mae eich Holiadur Profiad GIG Cymru yn dal ar agor. Byddem yn gwerthfawrogi adborth ar eich profiad o'r GIG, boed hynny gyda ni yn y feddygfa neu mewn ysbyty.
Mae'r ddolen i'r ffurflen ar-lein isod.
Diolch.

28/11/2024

Are you aged 65+ and live with knee or hip pain?

You could be eligible to take part in a research study to help improve your quality of life.

The TIPTOE study, is looking into how well a personalised programme offering support from a trained professional can help you manage living with knee and /or hip pain alongside other long-term conditions.

The study involves six one-to-one sessions where you will be asked to record your progress over the course of 18 months.

To find out more or to take part visit www.TIPTOE.org.uk or email TIPTOE@cardiff.ac.uk

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Ydych chi'n 65 oed neu’n hŷn ac yn dioddef o boen yn y pen-glin neu’r glun?

Os felly, gallech chi fod yn gymwys i gymryd rhan mewn astudiaeth ymchwil i helpu i wella ansawdd eich bywyd.

Mae astudiaeth TIPTOE yn ymchwilio i ba mor effeithiol y gall rhaglen gymorth bersonol gan weithiwr proffesiynol cymwys fod i’r unigolion hynny sy’n dioddef o boen yn y pen-glin a/neu gymal y glun, ochr yn ochr â chyflyrau hirdymor eraill.

Yn rhan o’r astudiaeth hon, bydd gofyn i chi gymryd rhan mewn chwe sesiwn un-i-un a chofnodi eich cynnydd dros gyfnod o 18 mis.

I gael rhagor o wybodaeth neu gymryd rhan, gallwch chi fynd i www.TIPTOE.org.uk neu anfon e-bost at TIPTOE@caerdydd.ac.uk.

05/11/2024

The survey is still open, please visit the link below.

08/10/2024

The experience that you have of care with the practice is important to us. We would be grateful if you could complete this short survey to help improve services.

The experience might be an appointment with your doctor or health visitor, a hospital stay, an outpatient visit or something else.

Go to the survey page via the link below.

https://forms.office.com/e/KH4Wver1NY

Mae eich profiad chi o ofal yn bwysig i ni. Byddem yn ddiolchgar pe gallech lenwi’r holiadur yma, er mwyn wella gwasanaethau.

Gallai’r profiad hynny fod yn apwyntiad gyda’r meddyg neu ymwelydd iechyd, yn arhosiad mewn ysbyty, yn ymweliad ag ysbyty fel claf allanol, neu’n rhywbeth arall.

Ewch i'r tudalen arolwg trwy'r ddolen isod.

https://www.uplandsmumbles.wales.nhs.uk/your-nhs-wales-experience/