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CONTACT DETAILS

Tel: 01495 370209

Fax: 01495 371697

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SERVICES

Routine Appointments

Routine appointments with doctor or nurse are available from 7.40am (7.30am on a Monday morning) until 6.20pm Monday to Friday, and 6.50pm on a Thursday. Appointments can be booked by ringing our main surgery telephone number of 01495 370209 or by calling in at the Health Centre.

Home Visits

Home visits must be requested by 10.30am or as soon as possible. Brief details of the problem must be given. Every effort must be made to attend the Health Centre if possible, where a more full and professional examination can take place.

Out of Hours

If you need to see a doctor urgently outside the normal surgery hours, please contact the Out of Hours Service on 111.

Health Care

General health care is provided by our Health Care Assistant. This is a new service to our Health Centre and covers routine blood pressures, blood tests, weight management, minor dressings, etc. Are you concerned about your health at all? Would you like to have your blood pressure taken? Are you concerned about your weight? Please give us a ring and make an appointment with our Health Care Assistant.

Cervical Smears

Cervical Smears are performed by our Practice Nurse. The service is managed across Wales by Cytology Screening Wales and patients are sent reminders by this service. Please make an appointment with our Practice Nurse when you receive your reminder.

Contraception Care

Initial assessment and decision about your contraceptive needs, must be made by Doctor. Please make an appointment with Doctor to discuss your options. Follow up contraceptive care is performed by our Practice Nurse. Please make a routine appointment with her, in plenty of time, for your next prescription.

Minor Surgery

Minor surgery is performed on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening. Please make an appointment with doctor to discuss any minor surgery issues.

Respiratory Clinic

Diabetic Clinic

Heart Disease Clinic

Blood Pressure Clinic

Child Health Surveillance

Child Health Surveillance is performed by Dr Mohindru with our Health Visitor. Clinics are held every two weeks on a Tuesday morning. Please telephone 01633 431685 to contact the Health Visitor.

Counselling Service

The Counsellor is at the Health Centre every week. She provides counselling on depression, bereavement, etc. Please make an appointment with Doctor to discuss referral to this service.

Antenatal Service

Antenatal clinic is held every Wednesday morning at the Health Centre. Please telephone the Health Centre to make an appointment.

GP Carers Engagement Service

The GP Carers Engagement Service works in partnership with the Surgery and offers practical and emotional support to Carers. The Service provides advice and support around your caring role whilst also focusing on your wellbeing. We are here to support you as a Carer, covering a range of topics including discussing what matters to you as a Carer and, where necessary, referring/signposting you to other relevant services.

We understand that caring for someone can be difficult at times, especially given the current climate with many restrictions in place, but we are here to offer support to you during these times. At present we are offering this service via phone, email or video calls providing a confidential space for you to speak with someone regarding your caring role and any difficulties you may be facing.

If you would like an informal, confidential chat then please feel free to contact:
Angela James the Carers Engagement Officer by calling

07843 371574 or by email at:

angela.james@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk