Llanishen Court Surgery

27/11/2025

25/11/2025

🤰 Protect Your Baby from RSV

Pregnant women in Wales can now receive the RSV vaccine to help protect their babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) after birth.

💉 from 28 weeks the vaccine is safe during pregnancy and helps your newborn build early protection.

📅 Contact the practice on 02920 757025 to arrange your RSV vaccination.

Protect yourself and give your baby a healthy start!

For more information please click on the link;

https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccination-information/rsv-programme-for-pregnant-women-for-infant-protection/

25/11/2025

😷Protect Yourself Against RSV!

The RSV vaccine is now available in Wales for older adults. This one-off vaccine helps protect patients aged 75–79 years from RSV.

📅 To get vaccinated, please contact the practice on 02920 757025 to arrange an appointment with our Practice Nurse.

For more information please click on this link:

https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccination-information/

Stay safe and protect your health!

25/11/2025

25/11/2025

Feeling unwell and not sure where to go? Start with NHS 111 Wales.

NHS 111 Wales is a free, 24/7 service offering expert health advice and guidance, helping you get the right care, in the right place, first time.

Use NHS 111 Wales when:
- Feeling unwell and not sure what to do or where to go
-Your GP surgery is closed, and you need advice or an emergency prescription
-You need urgent mental health support
-You have a minor illness like a toothache, earache, or rash

🌐Visit https://orlo.uk/LN7yq
📞Call 111🚨 If it’s a serious or life-threatening emergency, always call 999

18/11/2025

Temperatures are dropping across the country this week.

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ http://nhs.uk/staywell

18/11/2025

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats we face.

Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria, but every time we take them, we give the bacteria a chance to fight back. Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria find a way to defeat the drugs designed to kill them.

More information: https://orlo.uk/0L544

16/11/2025

Meet Chris Powell, a specialist respiratory nurse working in the Home Ventilation Team at University Hospital Llandough.

Chris works with patients who require ventilation to treat type two respiratory failure and has worked with patients who suffer with COPD and severe asthma.

In the winter months, healthcare colleagues like Chris notice a surge in respiratory-related health problems and flare ups due to the cold weather.

Chris says: “my advice for those living with a respiratory condition during the winter is to get your vaccines. This is one of the best ways you can protect yourself against viruses like Flu or COVID-19 which can be really serious.”

“I’d encourage people to keep their homes as warm and dry as possible, and to wrap up warm when going out into the cold weather. It’s often helpful to wrap a scarf loosely over the nose and mouth, so that air is warmed up before breathing it in.

“Being a non-smoker is also essential as its one of the best ways people can look after their respiratory health” Chris says.

“I’d also urge those living with respiratory conditions to keep their inhalers with them at all times and to make sure prescriptions are requested in enough time – especially around bank holidays.”

“And finally, it’s important for people to stay active and move more, and to eat a healthy balanced diet with lots of Vitamin D rich foods.”

Visit the website to find out more. 🔗 ⬇️

13/11/2025

Did you know that you can access sexual health advice, over-the-counter products and emergency contraception methods from your local community pharmacy?

Some pharmacies across Cardiff and the Vale also provide regular oral contraception methods without needing to visit a GP first.

Visit the website to find out more.

12/11/2025

You might feel OK one day and struggle again the next. We know suicidal thoughts can often come and go. So, you can always call us back if you need to. Whether that’s in 5 minutes, 5 days or 5 years.

10/11/2025

07/11/2025

If you need healthcare advice and your GP practice is closed, you can access the out-of-hours service by calling 111. 📞

By calling 111 in Cardiff and Vale, you have access to:
•Barry Minor Injuries Unit, which can only be accessed by appointment
• Press 2 for urgent mental health support
• The Out of Hours Service
• Urgent healthcare advice and triage assessment

and choose services appropriately.