New way to access mental health and wellbeing launched in Hywel Dda
A single point of contact for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
Hywel Dda will be the first health board in Wales to launch a dedicated mental health advice service, offering support for all age groups through the established 111 call line. People will be able to access the service by phoning 111 and selecting option 2 where they will be put through to a Mental Health professional.
The service will run seven days a week between 9am and 11.30pm with plans is to move to a 24 hour service later in the year.
Area 43 - Get Support, Meet Friends and Find Opportunities
The Practice also works with Area 43 on the Here for You online counselling service, which is available for young people aged 16 to 30. Anyone wanting more information on this service can do so by using the registration form on the Area 43 website entering the code NCPCC or if you would like to speak to someone about the service you can call Area 43 on 01239 614566 or email counselling@area43.co.uk
Please respect all staff
The NHS uniform is a badge of honour for those who wear it but sadly among an outpouring of support for NHS workers at this time we are also hearing reports of abuse directed towards those in uniform and staff in GP practices and pharmacies. We understand these are exceptional times and while we are reminding our uniformed staff to cover their uniform wherever possible… abuse is NEVER acceptable and will not be tolerated. You may from time to time see an NHS worker out in the community but remember:
❤️ Be kind…that nurse may be buying food for a vulnerable person they are visiting
💚 Be kind…that community nurse is in between visiting patients in their homes
💙 Be kind…that health care support worker is picking up medication for someone who can’t get to the pharmacy themselves
💛 Be kind…that midwife is filling up their car so they can reach the next mother in labour
💙 Be kind…that domestic is running errands before going to work to keep our hospitals clean and safe
eConsult - Consult with your GP online!
From Monday 23rd March we will be introducing an online service called eConsult. eConsult has several functions. It can help you with self diagnosis using its symptom checker and self-help information. It can help you determine the most appropriate place to go with your condition - which may be your local pharmacy or the national 111 help line, and it provides a mechanism to submit a secure eConsult direct to the GP of your choice. Please visit: https://www.tanyfronsurgery.co.uk/info.aspx?p=16 for more information
Choose Pharmacy Scheme now live in Aberaeron!
For more information please visit: http://tanyfronsurgery.co.uk/info.aspx?p=7
Common Ailments Service
Your pharmacist can also provide free confidential NHS advice and treatment for a range of common ailments without you having to make an appointment to see your GP.
The list of common ailments includes: indigestion, constipation, diarrhoea, piles, hay fever, head lice, teething, nappy rash, colic, chicken pox, threadworms, sore throat, athlete’s foot, eye infections, conjunctivitis, intertrigo, mouth ulcers, cold sores, acne, dry skin/dermatitis, ringworm, verruca, back pain, vaginal thrush, oral thrush and scabies.