Penygraig Surgery

12/11/2025

⚠️⚠️⚠️Patient Notice ⚠️⚠️⚠️

10/11/2025

💡 Are you an older person in Wales providing care for a loved one, friend, or neighbour? You’re not alone – and Age Cymru is here to help.

Age Cymru has launched a brand-new, free and confidential telephone advice line specifically for older carers in Wales. Whether you’re new to caring or have been doing it for years, Age Cymru understands that being a carer can be rewarding but also physically and emotionally demanding. That’s why they’re offering dedicated information and advice tailored to the needs of older carers.

You can contact the Older Carers Advice Line on 03300 564 365 to speak to a friendly adviser who understands your situation. They can help with a range of issues, including access to services, benefits, your rights as a carer and more.

🔗 The advice line is part of a joint project between Age Cymru and Carers Trust Wales, and is funded by Welsh Government. For more information, visit: https://orlo.uk/qVXQY

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

🔒 It’s Safeguarding Week 2025! 🔒

From November 10 to 14, we’re joining the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Safeguarding Board to raise awareness about online harm and how to keep yourself and others safe in digital spaces.

🗓️ A range of events and information sessions will be held across the week to help you understand online risks and build digital resilience.

🔗 View the full list of events and find out more here: https://orlo.uk/uDUFR

10/11/2025

What do we mean when we say ‘emergency’? 🚑

The Emergency Unit at the University Hospital of Wales is there to treat emergency and life-threatening conditions.

Medical emergencies include:
· Chest pain or difficulties breathing
· Signs of a stroke
· Loss of consciousness
· Severe loss of blood
· Choking
· Fitting/ convulsions
· Drowning
· Severe allergic reactions

If you are not sure whether your condition is an emergency or if your condition is urgent, but not life-threatening, please call 111.

To learn more about when to attend the unit, visit the website.

10/11/2025

Subtle Signs of Coercive Control

Coercive control doesn’t always look like yelling or threats. Sometimes it hides in everyday moments. Here are quiet red flags to watch for:

• You second-guess yourself a lot because someone constantly criticizes your choices, feelings, or memory.
• They “keep tabs” on you in ways that feel like care but actually limit your independence.
• You feel guilty for normal things like seeing friends, resting, or having boundaries.
• They make all the decisions, even small ones, and you feel pressure to “go along” to keep the peace.
• Your world slowly gets smaller as they isolate you from people or activities you love.
• Their moods control the room, and you adjust your behavior to avoid conflict.
• They twist your words or deny things they said, leaving you confused or doubting yourself.

Coercive control is real, and it’s not your fault. Support is available. If something in your relationship feels off, trust that feeling and reach out to someone you trust or give the team a call on 01443 400791

10/11/2025

👋 All of us at Tynewydd Pharmacy are here for you when you need us.

🩺 From supporting ordering your medicines, to NHS Prescribing Consultations, or private clinical services, we can help get you feeling and looking your best 💚

🏥 Our newly expanded, independently run has increased both dispensing space and the number of consultations rooms to see you when you need it. We’re so proud of investing in our community!

📣 Pop in, call us, or book online at https://tynewyddpharmacy.setmore.com

Diolch o galon 💚
Gareth

*services funded by NHS and free to access unless private

10/11/2025

🤩 Exciting event below for carers :) Please pop along and join Interlink Rhondda Wellbeing coordinators, Citizens Advice Rhondda Cynon Taff, Cynllun Cynnal y Cynhalwyr / Rhondda Cynon Taf Carers Support Project for emotional, practical and wellbeing support 😀

10/11/2025

Here's what we have on the calendar for this week. If any of these are convenient for you, then just come along and find out what we are all about. Don't struggle on your own.
RCTRhondda RotaryRhondda Cynon Taf CouncilCambrian Village TrustShift Together CICRhondda Wellbeing CoordinatorsCynllun Cynnal y Cynhalwyr / Rhondda Cynon Taf Carers Support ProjectThe Lighthouse ProjectCwmparc Community CentreRhondda Valley HubGilfach Goch Community HubPenygraig Valleys KidsMental Health RCTRhondda Valley-NoticeboardTonyrefail HubComfort and Hope Bereavement Support@

10/11/2025

Wellbeing & Stress Management for
Dementia Carers
Join us for a workshop lead by ‘Effro’ that aims to
improve the understanding of the stress response
system and how it can affect us physically and
mentally. Learn about simple techniques and
practices to help lower stress levels and feel
better physically and mentally when caring for
Dementia.
Wednesday 12th November
11am – 1pm
RCT Carers Support Hub: 11-12
Gelliwastad Road, Pontypridd CF37 2BW

10/11/2025

Mental health support in Rhondda Cluster 🧠💙

Always call 999 in the event of an emergency.

If you or someone else needs urgent mental health support, contact 111 and press 2.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just need someone to talk to, support is available. You don't have to go through it alone.

Visit My Mental Health and download the Holly Health App for support, information and tools to help manage your mental health.

06/11/2025

We are contacting all eligible patients for the RSV vaccine, if you or your family member hasn't been contacted yet, don't wait, contact the practice to book your appointment!

Respiratory Syncytial Virus spreads easily by coughs or sneezes.You can also catch it by touching surfaces that already have the virus on!
RSV can cause wheezing, shortness of breath or fever and it may lead to pneumonia.