Llanishen Court Surgery

11/03/2026

📣 Monitor your Blood Pressure at Home 📣

Blood pressure monitors are now available to borrow from Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Hubs and Libraries. Borrow a blood pressure monitor with your library card.

Don’t have one? Visit a Cardiff or Vale of Glamorgan Hub/Library and join for free today.

09/03/2026

Did you know you can text a school nurse for confidential advice about your child?

Parentline is a text message service for parents and carers of children aged 5–16 (including home-educated children).

Text a school nurse on 07312 263178 to get support with a range of issues, from emotional wellbeing and healthy eating to behaviour and relationships.

Messages are monitored Monday–Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm and the team aim to reply within one working day.

Visit the website for more information.

03/03/2026

NHS 111 Wales is your first step if you are feeling unwell and not sure where to go for help.

Trained healthcare professionals can help you avoid unnecessary trips to A&E or your GP, reducing pressure on busy frontline services by directing you to the most appropriate service.

NHS 111 Wales is a free, 24/7 non-emergency healthcare advice service available to everyone in Wales online or on the phone.

The service is run by trained healthcare professionals who can provide expert advice and guide you to the right care.

🌐Visit 111.wales.nhs.uk.
📞Call 111
🚨 If it’s a serious or life-threatening emergency, always call 999

26/02/2026

If you have a common condition such as an ear infection, eczema, impetigo or a minor skin infection or require routine contraception, your local community pharmacy may be able to help.

Some pharmacies offer the Pharmacist Independent Prescriber Service – a free NHS service where you can get expert advice and free treatment if required, without needing to see your GP.

To find your local community pharmacy that offers this service, visit the Community Pharmacies page of our website and select ‘Independent Prescribing for Common Ailments and Contraception’ in the filter column.

Get seen by the right person, in the right place, first time. 💙

23/02/2026

Vaccines protect your child, and those they care about from measles, meningitis and other serious illnesses. 🛡️

Check if your child has missed vaccinations, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice.

Click here for more information on the MMRV vaccine: https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/mmrv-and-mmr/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=public+health+wales&utm_term=0a2bed8c-99da-4881-8ab2-2313c84d2939&utm_content=&utm_campaign=

21/02/2026

Feeling stuffy indoors? Time to let the fresh air in! 🌬️

Cold and flu viruses build up in the air when someone’s unwell.

We know it’s chilly, but opening windows a few minutes each day can help clear out those germs 🙌

14/02/2026

There is currently a national shortage of co codamol 30/500 tablets, affecting supplies across Wales and the rest of the UK. Our healthcare teams have been advised on how to manage this so that patients continue to receive safe and appropriate pain relief.

To help us manage supply safely, we are asking patients to:
• Only request your medication when it is due – please do not order early or ask for extra supplies.
• Use up any tablets you already have at home before requesting more.
• Be aware that your prescriber may make changes to your prescription so that your treatment can continue safely.
• Check the instructions on your medication, as your dose or product may change.
• Let your healthcare team know if you have recently changed what you take for pain relief.

Stockpiling reduces availability for people who need treatment now. Thank you for helping us to use medicines responsibly during this disruption.

If you have concerns about your pain management or your prescription, please speak with your healthcare team.

11/02/2026

🩼🩼 Shingles vaccine - Don’t miss out 🩼🩼

Are you eligible for a shingles vaccine?

This vaccine can help protect you from shingles!!
Our Practice staff will be happy to arrange an appointment for you.
☎️ Please ring the Practice on 02920 757025 or you can use our patient 24 hour booking line on 02920 038962

Check your eligibility below:

https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/shingles-vaccine/

03/02/2026

28/01/2026

👁️ Urgent eye problem? Don’t wait! Your local optometrist (optician) can help if you’re in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan and experiencing:

• Sudden vision changes
• Eye pain, discomfort or redness
• Flashes or floaters
• Minor eye injuries

You do not need to see your GP or go to the Emergency Unit (A&E) first.

Through the NHS Wales General Ophthalmic Service, trained local optometrists can assess, diagnose, and manage most urgent eye conditions, including access to advanced tests, with free urgent appointments when clinically needed.

Care closer to home. Faster access. Direct links into hospital eye services when required. Find your nearest participating optometrist here 🔗 ⬇️

👀 Have you used the Urgent Eye Problem service in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan? We’d love to hear your experience and share patient stories to help others access care sooner. Please drop us a message.

28/01/2026