Oakfield Street Surgery

13/11/2025

Are you living with Long Covid, ME/CFS, Post Viral Illness or Fibromyalgia? Do you want to help create connections and improve services?

You can do this by joining the Symptom Management Service Co-Production Group. The group runs on the 3rd Thursday of the month and takes place on Microsoft Teams.

The next meeting is:
• Thursday 20th November
• 5pm – 6:30pm
• Microsoft Teams

If you are interested in being a part of our community co-production group, please email: abb.symptommanagementservice@wales.nhs.uk

07/11/2025

It's Mens Health Awareness Month and it's important to know how to check for testicular cancer

05/11/2025

Arthritis UK Cymru are excited to announce the launch of a new suite of virtual services.

They've created a fantastic line-up of free online sessions designed to provide vital information, education and support for people living with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, no matter where they are on their journey.

What's on Offer?

Physical Activity Classes: Chi-Me, designed for people living with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. Chi-Me is a gentle, Tai Chi-influenced exercise that can improve flexibility and muscle strength.

Information & Support Talks: These peer-supported sessions run Monday-Friday and allow people to gain insight into specific topics related to their condition in a supportive environment. Topics include Managing Pain, Fatigue, our Mental Wellness designed in partnership with Mental Health https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/", and many more.

Self-management programme: Build on your confidence, knowledge, and skills to help you live well with your long-term condition.

They offer at least one session every weekday (outside of bank holidays), and the best part is they are completely free to join!

Booking and further information is on the dedicated webpage
https://www.arthritis-uk.org/information-and-support/support-and-resources/online-information-sessions/

To register or find out more:
Visit their website: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/information-and-support/support-and-resources/online-information-sessions/
Or email: AdultServices@arthritis-uk.org
Or Scan the QR code below

28/10/2025

DYK about our Chat Health text service for ages
11-19. Young people can text 07312263262 for confidential support & advice from our School Nurses Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Please share!

22/10/2025

🚫🍷 Did you know there’s no completely safe limit for alcohol?

It’s safest not to drink more than 14 units a week. That’s about:
👉 6 pints of 4% beer
👉 6 glasses (175ml) of 13% wine
👉 14 single shots (25ml) of 40% spirits

This , check your intake with Alcohol Change UK’s FREE Unit Calculator - and track your goals with the Try Dry app.

Download today:
📱 Apple: https://orlo.uk/wERsz
📱 Android: https://orlo.uk/aiuMO

20/10/2025

Are you aged 55 and older?

Public Health Wales have designed a survey to explore attitudes, views, and experiences of adults aged 55 and older to the vaccinations recommended by the NHS. The insights gathered will help inform future information and resources to support vaccination choices.

The survey is available online and will take about 15 minutes to complete.

Thank you

14/10/2025

REMINDER FOR ALL PATIENTS

ADVANCED NOTICE
The surgery will be closed from 1.00pm until 6.30pm on

WEDNESDAY 15th OCTOBER

This is for protected learning time for staff, organised by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for all Caerphilly GP Practices.
There will not be any clinical staff on site as they will attending organised training.

For life threatening medical emergencies, please DIAL 999

For urgent medical matters (non life threatening) that cannot wait until the next day, please DIAL 07931 961068.

Please note, this mobile will not be answered at any other time.

14/10/2025

Are you or do you know someone who cares for someone who's had a stroke?

Stroke Cares Group meet at Bargoed Library on the last Wednesday of every month, 2-4pm

13/10/2025

Dear patients,
The practice will be hosting a few year 2 medical students in the afternoon of Thursday 16th and 23rd October. We are looking for 2 parents to babies for an hour on each afternoon that would be happy to come in and discuss their infant feeding journey - we are looking for both breast and bottle feeding to be represented. If you could spare us the time to help educate the doctors of tomorrow, please email us on Oakfield.surgery@wales.nhs.uk with the subject “medical student help”. Thank you so much!

13/10/2025

Patient Reminder

We will be holding a further Saturday Flu Clinic on

SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER

Please see details below

Most children and young people will have their vaccine as a quick and painless nasal spray, where a fine mist is sprayed up the nose from the tip of each nostril. The nasal spray vaccine is the recommend flu vaccine for most children and young people from the age of two.  

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

Baby Loss awareness Week
Thursday 9th - Wednesday 15th October

This week is a time to reflect, remember and raise awareness of the support available to those affected by baby loss. We especially want to highlight the support available for dads and men, whose grief can sometimes be overlooked.

If you or someone you know is navigating this difficult journey, here are some dedicated resources offering support for dads:

• SANDS Support Men's Group
https://www.sands.org.uk/support-you/how-we-offer-support/men (Facebook) – A private, confidential space for men coping with the loss of a baby.

• Morgan’s Wings
https://www.morgans-wings.co.uk/
– Miscarriage Support – Based in Cardiff, offering text and online support to anyone affected by miscarriage.

• ABUHB Baby Loss Support Group
– Monthly meetings led by our Bereavement Midwives.

• Dad Still Standing
https://www.dadstillstanding.com/
– An award-winning podcast and website offering bereavement support for dads.

Bereavement Midwives host the ‘Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Baby Loss Support Group’ for anyone who needs help and support with baby loss.

Please see details of the group below:

Date: Every second Monday of the month
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: The Annexe (behind the council offices), Ventnor Road, Old Cwmbran, NP44 3JY

For further information, please contact Louise Howells, Bereavement Lead Midwife via ABB.BereavementMidwives@wales.nhs.uk