Western Vale Family Practice

@ValeWestern have received multiple patient nominations for the Health & Care Awards 2023. GP Practice of the Year GP of the Year - Dr Dominic McGovern Excellence in Nursing - Sister Emma Tanner We are super proud of our whole team - thank you! southwalesargus.co.uk/news/23715266.…

Please sign the petition to save General Practices, it will close on the 2 February 2024. petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/2459… The services and standards we pride ourselves on are at great risk, as a result of underfunding. See @BMACymru" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">walesonline.co.uk/.../petition-d…

General Practice in Wales is under significant and growing strain. By taking one minute to sign this petition, you can amplify our calls for the Welsh Government to provide a rescue package for General Practice. @BMACymru petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/2459…

@ValeWestern are deeply concerned that GP contract funding negotiations between Welsh Government, NHS Wales and GP representatives, ended without successful resolution. For more information on what this means and how you can help: cowbridgedoctors.com/save-our-surge… youtu.be/Gzy-57RgQlw

@ValeWestern -Exciting News! From September 2023, we will have an automated telephone service which will enable Western Vale Family Practice patients to call 24/7, to book, or cancel appointments conveniently. More information to follow 😉

This week is National Blood Donor Week!❤️🩸 Did you know, one donation can save up to 3⃣ people's lives! Please help @WelshBlood by sharing this message or booking a lifesaving appointment today⬇️ wbs.wales/nbdw23

You never need to “just man up”. It’s #MensHealthWeek and we’re here to remind you it’s okay to reach out. You’re no less of a man by opening up ✊🏾 Big thanks to katies.self.care.diaries for this important illustration 🤍

📢 Tomorrow the Minister for Health and Social Services, @Eluned_Morgan, will be announcing the launch of the Quality Statement on #Diabetes Care live from the @SeneddWales. Follow us for updates as we’ll be live tweeting the announcement, or tune in here: orlo.uk/KK32S

This week is Cares Week 5-11 June We know that three in five of us will become a carer at some point in our lives. For information and support see carers.org/carer-aware-pr… There is also information available on @ValeWestern website cowbridgedoctors.com/lifestyle--soc… #carersweek2023

Congratulations to Nurse Emma Tanner, Cavell Star Award winner. She was nominated for her dedication and commitment to her patients and colleagues, ensuring they are supported whilst striving for the best care. What an inspiration #cavellaward #nursesday

Patient survey results - thank you to all @ValeWestern patients who gave feedback. We are extremely proud of the results.

Each month we are still having 300-400 patients who book and then Do Not Attend (DNA) their appointment. If you cannot attend your appointment, please cancel via: - telephone - your My Health Online Account - e-mail admin.w97052@wales.nhs.uk

The Welsh Blood Service is coming to the Western Vale and need your help! Did you know only 3% of the population are Blood Donors? Let’s try to get that number higher – it only takes 45 minutes to help save a life. wbs.wales/TheClinicSurge…

➡️Only attend EU (A&E) if it is an life-threatening emergency ➡️If you feeling unwell or unsure of your symptoms, visit @NHS111Wales for free, trusted advice 111.wales.nhs.uk ➡️Only call NHS 111 if your need is urgent & help keep phone lines free for the sickest patients

@ValeWestern are extremely busy at present with demand up 40%. Please consider your Community Pharmacy, or NHS 111 for non urgent advice and information.

We understand that parents may be worried by reports related to iGAS, but cases remain rare and children have a very low risk of contracting the disease. Visit👉ow.ly/Mmsl50LVhIb👈for more ℹ️ including how to spot the symptoms of scarlet fever and iGAS.

This #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth, learn the 5 things everyone should know about epilepsy and seizures: bit.ly/3Uw6MhB.

Its #FallAwarenessWeek. Hear our campaigns officer speak about the importance of unpaid #carers in the monitoring of #falls in the home and how you can support yourselves and your loved ones to prevent falls. @CRCymru @AgeCymru @AgeConnectWales @CarersUK