We are a GP training practice in Merthyr Tydfil on edge of Brecon Beacons National Park. We have 5 Partners 3 Salaried GP's and 12,500 patients.
Merthyr Tydfil
Joined December 2010
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If your problem is not urgent, please call any time of the day. Test results, administrative tasks, and pre-booking appointments will be quicker and easier if you avoid calling at 8am. You can pre-book appointments up to 6 weeks ahead, so there’s no need to call at 8am.
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🚨 BREAKING: GPs in Wales vote to reject the 24/25 GMS contract offer from Welsh Government.
We have taken this mandate to the Welsh Government to ask that they urgently improve the terms #SaveOurSurgeries
Press release ➡️tinyurl.com/y6kntfkc
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GPs in Wales 🏴
❌GPCW voted unanimously to reject the Welsh Government’s 24/25 GMS contract offer
🗳️From 25th November, members will get the chance to have their say
Read about the offer and the referendum in more detail ➡️bit.ly/4hOcG9m
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🚨BMA Wales’ GP committee unanimously rejects Welsh Government 24/25 GMS contract offer. GPs to vote on whether to accept or reject the contract in a referendum this month.
@GOelmann warns of more surgery closures & patient care crises tinyurl.com/mrbabafn
#SaveOurSurgeries
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Our GP Support officers are very good at providing advice to the public of Merthyr Tydfil on what benefits and support are available to them. An innovative project leading the way in multidisciplinary teamwork and health & social integration
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It only takes the time of one half of a match to give blood, for someone in need, that blood can last a lifetime! Your 1 donation can save 3 adults or 6 babies!
📅 Tuesday 8th October
📍 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Merthyr
Book today: wbs.wales/MerthyrRFC
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Suffering with stress? 😟
Valleys Steps’ mindfulness and stress management courses at St Mattias Church, Treharris, will teach you ways of boosting your well-being🧘♀️
Get more info:
📞 01443 803048
📧 [email protected]
Learn more here: valleyssteps.org/sessions
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Getting help from a General Practice Support Officer.
Our GPSO are here to help with are there to help with issues like mental health problems, loneliness, carer’s support and more.
Find more information on our GPSO service here: healthymerthyr.co.uk/our-pro…
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Get help with common conditions and illnesses with the Common Ailments Scheme 💊
Find out more here: healthymerthyr.co.uk/our-pro…
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The petition Fair and Adequate Resourcing of General Practice in Wales has been initiated to bring attention to the need for better resources & support.
Your support is crucial, please take a moment to sign the petition: petitions.senedd.wales/petit…
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Have you had a flu jab this winter?
Benefits of getting the flu jab:
🤧 Reduces risk of getting the flu
🌡️ Prevents serious symptoms
👪 Protects vulnerable people
Book a flu jab with your GP or visit your local pharmacist for a free vaccine.
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🔐Years of inadequate funding for general practice continue to force surgeries to close their doors
🛟 Help us to prevent more surgery closures. Sign our petition for an urgent rescue package from
@WelshGovernment before it’s too late #SaveOurSurgeries
petitions.senedd.wales/petit…
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Those eligible for a flu jab:
👶Clinical risk group between the ages of 6 months - 64 years
🧓 Aged 65 years and above
🤰 Pregnant women
👩👩👦 Carers
🧠 People with learning disabilities
🩺 Healthcare workers
Contact your GP practice to schedule an appointment.
#FluVaccine
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Have you heard about our GPSO service?
Providing support for all non-medical needs:
💙Mental health
💙Carer’s support
💙Parenting problems
💙Financial concerns
💙Housing advice
👉Go to: healthymerthyr.co.uk/our-pro…
#SupportOfficer #MerthyrClusterCare
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We’re joined by GPs across Wales today to call for an urgent rescue package of support from @WGHealthandCare to save general practice.
bit.ly/46oyiU5
#SaveOurSurgeries
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In the last decade 84 surgeries have closed, unless urgent action is taken to address workload, workforce, and wellbeing, general practice is at risk.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch of the #SaveOurSurgeries campaign today
bit.ly/44gP4m6
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General Practice Support Officers are available to help you with many types of concerns.
They can assist with:
🧠 Mental health
💙Loneliness
💰Financial issues
🏠Housing advice
👪Parenting
Learn more about GPSO’s here: healthymerthyr.co.uk/our-pro…
#MerthyrClusterCare
