Local NHS Services

Do You Really Need to See a GP?

Many people use their GP as their first port of call but often they could have received the necessary care somewhere else.

At Meddygfa Penygroes we have 4 GP's for 9,000 patients. 2,250 patients per GP. Requests for appointments far exceeds the number we can safely or physically provide.

Wherever possible please utilise other healthcare professionals and services to ensure GP appointments are kept for those who really need them.

There are numerous NHS services you can contact for free health advice, information or treatment

SELF REFERRALS: You can now self-refer to some services without the need for a consultation with your GP

When to Call 999

999 Life-threatening emergencies Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. These emergencies can include: loss of consciousness a sudden confused state fits that are…

When to Go to A&E

An A&E department (also known as emergency department or casualty) deals with genuine life-threatening emergencies, such as: loss of consciousness a sudden confused state fits that are not stopping chest pain breathing difficulties severe…

When to Call 111

NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do. Get help online or on the phone To get help from NHS 111, you can: go to 111.nhs.uk (for people aged 5 and over only) call 111 NHS 111 is available 24…

Out of Hours

If you require urgent medical attention between the hours of 6.30 p.m. until 8 am every day and on Bank Holidays and weekends the GP Out of Hours Service provides care. They can be accessed by telephoning 111 or 0345 46 47.

Self-Referral

Community Pharmacy

Your local community pharmacy does a lot more than dispense medication. In some cases they can save you a trip to the GP or hospital A&E and because you don't have to make an appointment they offer a quick and flexible way to access health…

Common Ailment Service

Advice and treatment for a range of common ailments without having to make a GP appointment Minor Ailment? Your local Community Pharmacy can help. Your pharmacist can provide free confidential NHS advice and treatment for a range of common ailments…

Sore Throat Test and Treat Service

Sore Throat Test and Treat Service available in Carmarthenshire Pharmacies. The Sore Throat Test and Treat scheme allows patients who have a sore throat to call into their local pharmacy and be tested by a trained pharmacist using a quick…

Discharge Medicines Service

Just home from Hospital? - Get your pharmacist to check you've been given the right medicines! Discharge Medicines Service Bilingual Leaflet

Triage and Treat Service

The Triage and Treat service is a new service offered in specific community pharmacies to help you if you have had a low level injury. They will assess your injury or symptom and make a decision as to whether they can treat you there or if you need…

UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) Service

UTI Service Carmarthenshire Community Pharmacies A number of pharmacies across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire now offer a urinary tract infection (UTI) service for non-pregnant women aged 16 to 64. Symptoms of a UTI include burning…

Dental Care Services - Hywel Dda UHB

Eye Care

Contact information Glangwili Hospital Orthoptics Department, Blue Outpatients, Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF 01267 227448 Prince Philip Hospital Address: Orthoptics Department, Yellow Outpatients, Prince Philip Hospital…

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Services - Hywel Dda UHB

Podiatry

Podiatry Services - Hywel Dda UHB

Phlebotomy

All appointments for the Phlebotomist clinics are pre-bookable by telephoning the practice, alternatively please see Phlebotomy Services - Hywel Dda UHB We are unable to take bloods not requested by the hospital, or your doctor / nurse.

Sexual Health Services - Hywel Dda UHB

Sexual Health - Hywel Dda UHB

Mental Health Advice Service

New Way to Access Mental Health Wellbeing and Support

Weight Management

The Lifestyle Clinic This clinic is currently only available to the patients of the Amman-Gwendraeth Cluster. You need to be registered at any of the following surgeries to be accepted: Amman-Tawe Practice, Margaret Street Practice, Brynteg Practice,…

Exercise Referral Scheme

Your GP or Health Professional can refer you to an Exercise Referral Scheme. National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) Am I eligible for NERS? The scheme is aimed at those 16 years and older, who are at risk or have a chronic condition. What…

Health and Well-being

Self-Management Courses for Health and Well-Being Self-Management Programme All Courses are nationally accredited structured programmes which are quality assured and formally evaluated To book a place on any of the courses please ring …

Dewis Cymru

DEWIS CYMRU A place for information about well-being in Wales. Information that can help you think about what matters to you and about local organisations and services that can help. https://www.dewis.wales/

District Nurse

District Nurses Work closely with the practice and vists are arranged by the nurse, doctor or hospital. The district nurse can be contacted by telephoning the surgery

Community Midwives

Community Midwives The midwife team is a specialist group of health workers involved with the care of both expectant mother and their babies. They can be contacted by telephoning the surgery

Health Visitor

Health Visitors The Health Visitors role is to promote, enhance and maintain the health of individuals, families and communties. The health visitors can be contacted by telephoning the surgery