Oakfield Street Surgery

14/10/2025

REMINDER FOR ALL PATIENTS

ADVANCED NOTICE
The surgery will be closed from 1.00pm until 6.30pm on

WEDNESDAY 15th OCTOBER

This is for protected learning time for staff, organised by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for all Caerphilly GP Practices.
There will not be any clinical staff on site as they will attending organised training.

For life threatening medical emergencies, please DIAL 999

For urgent medical matters (non life threatening) that cannot wait until the next day, please DIAL 07931 961068.

Please note, this mobile will not be answered at any other time.

14/10/2025

Are you or do you know someone who cares for someone who's had a stroke?

Stroke Cares Group meet at Bargoed Library on the last Wednesday of every month, 2-4pm

13/10/2025

Dear patients,
The practice will be hosting a few year 2 medical students in the afternoon of Thursday 16th and 23rd October. We are looking for 2 parents to babies for an hour on each afternoon that would be happy to come in and discuss their infant feeding journey - we are looking for both breast and bottle feeding to be represented. If you could spare us the time to help educate the doctors of tomorrow, please email us on Oakfield.surgery@wales.nhs.uk with the subject “medical student help”. Thank you so much!

13/10/2025

Patient Reminder

We will be holding a further Saturday Flu Clinic on

SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER

Please see details below

Most children and young people will have their vaccine as a quick and painless nasal spray, where a fine mist is sprayed up the nose from the tip of each nostril. The nasal spray vaccine is the recommend flu vaccine for most children and young people from the age of two.  

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

Baby Loss awareness Week
Thursday 9th - Wednesday 15th October

This week is a time to reflect, remember and raise awareness of the support available to those affected by baby loss. We especially want to highlight the support available for dads and men, whose grief can sometimes be overlooked.

If you or someone you know is navigating this difficult journey, here are some dedicated resources offering support for dads:

• SANDS Support Men's Group
https://www.sands.org.uk/support-you/how-we-offer-support/men (Facebook) – A private, confidential space for men coping with the loss of a baby.

• Morgan’s Wings
https://www.morgans-wings.co.uk/
– Miscarriage Support – Based in Cardiff, offering text and online support to anyone affected by miscarriage.

• ABUHB Baby Loss Support Group
– Monthly meetings led by our Bereavement Midwives.

• Dad Still Standing
https://www.dadstillstanding.com/
– An award-winning podcast and website offering bereavement support for dads.

Bereavement Midwives host the ‘Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Baby Loss Support Group’ for anyone who needs help and support with baby loss.

Please see details of the group below:

Date: Every second Monday of the month
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: The Annexe (behind the council offices), Ventnor Road, Old Cwmbran, NP44 3JY

For further information, please contact Louise Howells, Bereavement Lead Midwife via ABB.BereavementMidwives@wales.nhs.uk

09/10/2025

More than 4,000 people are currently waiting for a cornea transplant in England. Over 500 people have been waiting for more than a year.
The cornea is the clear outer layer of tissue at the front of the eye which lets in light so that you can see.
Cornea transplants are truly life-changing, helping people see their children again, resume driving, regain their independence and so much more.
There is a national shortage of donors and yet almost anyone can be considered for cornea donation.
You could help give someone back the gift of sight.

09/10/2025

ADVANCED NOTICE

The surgery will be closed from 1.00pm until 6.30pm on

WEDNESDAY 15th OCTOBER

This is for protected learning time for staff, organised by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for all Caerphilly GP Practices.
There will not be any clinical staff on site as they will attending organised training.

For life threatening medical emergencies, please DIAL 999
For urgent medical matters (non life threatening) that cannot wait until the next day, please DIAL 07931 961068.

Please note, this mobile will not be answered at any other time.

08/10/2025

Important updates for our patients

The surgery will be going live with a new clinical system today.

As we adapt to the new system there maybe some delays whilst our team becomes familiar with the new processes. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding during this transition period.

We appreciate your cooperation and support as we work to enhance the quality and efficiency of our service.

07/10/2025

Do you want to avoid getting a winter virus like a cold, flu or RSV? Washing your hands with soap and water will help reduce the spread of bugs. 🧼

Best times to wash:
👉 After coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose
👉 Before eating
👉 When you get home from being out

⏰ 20 seconds is all it takes!

Clean hands = fewer bugs 👐💙

07/10/2025

Please see the practice data for the 20 working days of August

06/10/2025

Flu Vaccinations

If you are eligible for a free Flu vaccination, the programme for patients aged 65 and over and patients under 65 in an at-risk group commenced on 1st October.

Getting the flu vaccination each year is important - both to protect yourself and help protect others.

We will be holding a further Saturday Flu Clinic on

SATURDAY 18th of OCTOBER

To find out if you are eligible, please use the link below
https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/fluvaccine/eligibility/ #

Most children and young people will have their vaccine as a quick and painless nasal spray, where a fine mist is sprayed up the nose from the tip of each nostril. The nasal spray vaccine is the recommend flu vaccine for most children and young people from the age of two.