Alyn Family Doctors

13/11/2025

Flu is circulating earlier than usual this year and 2025 looks set to be one of the most dangerous flu seasons in years. Prof Nicola Lewis, the director of the World Influenza Centre at the Francis Crick Institute, says this is: "absolutely the most important year" to get vaccinated and that "if you have been called by your GP, please get your flu vaccine as soon as possible".

If you have not yet had your 'flu vaccination, we are offering a walk-in clinic at the Llay Royal British Legion between 9.30am and 1.30pm on Friday 14th November. Walk-in clinics will also continue every evening between 5pm and 6pm in Llay Health Centre or telephone the surgery on 0333 332 3260 to make an appointment in Rossett Surgery.

Eligibility:
- All patients who will be aged 65 before 1st April 2026
- Pregnant women
- Carers and household contacts of the immunosuppressed
- Patients aged 64 and under with the following health conditions:
- conditions that affect your breathing, such as asthma (needing a steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis
- heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease or heart failure
- chronic kidney disease
- liver disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis
- some conditions that affect your brain or nerves, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy
- diabetes or Addison's disease
- a weakened immune system due to a condition such as HIV or AIDS, or due to a treatment such as chemotherapy or steroid medicine
- problems with your spleen, such as sickle cell disease, or if you've had your spleen removed
- a learning disability
- being very overweight – a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above
If unsure, please come long and we can check your records for you.
Protect yourself and others around you this Winter.

12/11/2025

Our November article about your asthma and COPD inhalers is now available to read in the latest Essential mag.

EssentialsMAG - Wrexham’s longest running and most trusted hyperlocal community magazine. Your monthly go-to community magazine – covering the villages of Rossett, Marford, Gresford, Pulford, Burton,

11/11/2025

This Months AFD newsletter is now available to download using the below link

�https://www.alynfamilydoctors.co.uk/uploads/files/october-newsletter-2025-33.pdf

07/11/2025

IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTACT US IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND YOUR APPOINTMENT.

With demand growing through the winter it is more important than ever to attend your appointment or contact us to rearrange and cancel. These missed appointment can then be offered to others awaiting care.

06/11/2025

**TRAINING AFTERNOON***
A reminder that the practice will be closed TODAY between 1.00pm and 5.00pm.
This is part of a compulsory training programme for GP practices mandated by the Welsh Government.
For any urgent enquirers during this time please contact 0300 0844 000 . In an Emergency please contact 999.
If your query is not urgent and can wait until the practice is reopen then please call back after 5pm.
Further training closures will take place on:

12th March 2026

Thank you for your understanding.

04/11/2025

September 2025

03/11/2025

**TRAINING AFTERNOON***
A reminder that the practice will be closed this Thursday 6th November 2025 between 1.00pm and 5.00pm.
This is part of a compulsory training programme for GP practices mandated by the Welsh Government.
For any urgent enquirers during this time please contact 0300 0844 000 . In an Emergency please contact 999.
If your query is not urgent and can wait until the practice is reopen then please call back after 5pm.
Further training closures will take place on:

12th March 2026

Thank you for your understanding.

28/10/2025

Flu is circulating earlier than usual this year according to Public Health Wales. The main virus currently detected is influenza A(H3), which has historically caused higher illness levels and outbreaks among older adults and in residential care homes. Smaller numbers of influenza A(H1) are also being reported, which can affect children, pregnant women and people with long-term health conditions more severely.

If you have not yet had your 'flu vaccination, we are offering drop-in sessions every day between 5 and 6pm in Llay Health Centre.

Eligibility:
- All patients who will be aged 65 before 1st April 2026
- Pregnant women
- Carers and household contacts of the immunosuppressed
- Patients aged 64 and under with the following health conditions:

- conditions that affect your breathing, such as asthma (needing a steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis
- heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease or heart failure
- chronic kidney disease
- liver disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis
- some conditions that affect your brain or nerves, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy
- diabetes or Addison's disease
- a weakened immune system due to a condition such as HIV or AIDS, or due to a treatment such as chemotherapy or steroid medicine
- problems with your spleen, such as sickle cell disease, or if you've had your spleen removed
- a learning disability
- being very overweight – a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above

If unsure, please come long and we can check your records for you.

Protect yourself and others around you this Winter.

28/10/2025

Coughs and colds are common at this time of year. There's usually no need to see a GP if you have a cough, it will usually clear up on its own within 3 to 4 weeks.
However, see a GP if:
➡️ you have had a cough for more than 3 weeks (persistent cough)
➡️ you're losing weight for no reason
➡️ you have a weakened immune system – for example, because of chemotherapy or diabetes

22/10/2025

We may need to contact you following a Klinik submission. This may be to book an appointment, to request further information or to request a photograph. Please ensure you are available to answer a follow up telephone call within the hours after submitting a Klinik request.

21/10/2025

Please ensure your bring a urine sample to your diabetic review.
This sample will need to be in a sterile container obtained from the surgery . Please ask at reception for a container.