Birchgrove Surgery

10/03/2026

04/03/2026

Please see our activity data for February 2026.

You will see that this month we had 107 appointments missed, please work with us to let us know at your earliest convenience if you can no longer make an appointment.

Thank you for your continued support, Birchgrove surgery

24/02/2026

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

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 🙌

12/02/2026

03/02/2026

Please see our activity data 📊 for January 2026

27/01/2026

* IT issue now resolved *

Please note we are currently unable to access our clinical system (EMIS)

We can still take phone calls, however we are unable to gain access to any patient records.

We will update our patients via Facebook once we are back online.

Thank you

Birchgrove Surgery

26/01/2026

👁️ 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.

22/01/2026

If you have a urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI, Cystitis, a water infection) your local community pharmacy can help under the NHS Common Ailments Service.

If you’re female, aged 16 to 64 and think you have a UTI, a pharmacist can assess you and may be able to offer treatment.

The pharmacist will see you in a private room, assess your symptoms and provide antibiotics if they’re needed.

You don’t always need an appointment, but it’s best to call ahead to check a pharmacist is available.

For more information and to see if your nearest pharmacy offers the service, visit the NHS 111 Wales website 🔗 ⬇️

22/01/2026

Antibiotics don’t treat colds or flu.

These illnesses are usually caused by viruses and are mostly self-limiting, whereas antibiotics only work on bacteria.

Let’s handle antibiotics with care and keep these life-saving medicines effective.

21/01/2026