Nurse Clinics
Annual Reviews
If you need any of the following reviews you may be sent a link asking you to complete a review template on line and you will then be contacted once it has been reviewed by the nurse.
Only submit a review when you have been requested to do so by us.
Pregnancy
If you are 6 - 8 weeks pregnant or 2-4 weeks passed your missed period, please make your booking with Cardiff and Vale Maternity by following the Link Other information is also available
Contraceptive Advice/Pill Checks/Injection
For any review or advice please make arrangements to see one of our Practice Nurses.
There are also 'walk-in clinics' for Sexual Health in the CRI on Newport Road. This service is for men/women at risk of sexually transmitted diseases and/or unplanned pregnancies. Appointments are not required and full information including clinic times/dates/telephone numbers are available on Sexual Health Clinics - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (nhs.wales)
Coil Fitting
Unfortunately we do not provide this service at the Practice. We can however refer you to another local GP surgery to have this done. Please book an appointment with the nurse to arrange this.
Cervical Smears
Important Changes to Cervical Screening Programme
Please arrange an appointment with one of our Practice Nurses when you are due a smear. Cervical Screening Wales will send you an invite. If you have any queries regarding your invite or when you are next due, then please contact Cervical Screening Wales directly.
Smoking Cessation Advice
If you are ready to stop smoking please contact "Help Me Quit" - www.helpmequit.wales - 0800 085 2219
PROSTATE CANCER UK
To check your symptoms please follow the link
Diet Advice
Please see NHS advice regarding Diet. Resources are below;
Ear Syringing
This is not a core service for General Practice and we no longer offer this service. Please contact your local pharmacy for advice.
Holiday Vaccinations
Travel advice and vaccinations are available from the Practice Nurse at our Bishops Road Practice and by appointment only. Please note that there may be a charge for certain vaccines and you should make the appointment at least six weeks before departure. Please view travel vaccinations page for more information.
Other Services
Blood Tests and Results
The Practice uses the services of a phlebotomist to take blood samples when requested by a doctor. This is available at Bishops Road Medical Centre between 8:30 and 12:00 Wednesday and Friday and an appointment would need to be made in advance with a Receptionist. Please be advised that the phlebotomist is only trained to take blood samples and not to give medical advice.
Family Planning
After initial consultation with the Doctor, follow up pill checks and prescription issue will be undertaken by the Practice Nurse. Please see the Practice Nurse if you require the contraceptive injection.
There are also 'walk-in clinics' for Sexual Health at the Cardiff Royal Infirmary (CRI) in Newport Road. This service is for men/women at risk of sexually transmitted diseases and/or unplanned pregnancies. Appointments are not required and full information including clinic times/dates/telephone numbers are available on Sexual Health Clinics - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (nhs.wales)
Ante Natal Care
All ante natal services are provided in our Bishops Road Practice and are run by the community midwives by appointment only. Please telephone our Receptionists for a convenient appointment.
Bishops Road Ante-Natal Clinic Hours: Monday afternoons 1.00pm to 4.00pm.
Child Health
The Practice provides a full immunisation service and runs child development clinics along with the Health Visitor at Bishops Road only and appointments are necessary.
If you wish your child to be registered at our Practice please ask at reception for the necessary registration forms. You can print and complete a New Patient Questionnaire in advance, however, you will still be required to complete the NHS registration form only available at the Practice.
Download Under 5’s New Patient Questionnaire
Mental Health Service
1 in 4 people will be affected by mental health problems at some point in their lives. Mental Health Services are available in our Bishops Road Practice without needing to see the GP first. Please ask at reception to make an appointment.
Support your Mental Health
Counselling Service
If you feel that this service may be of benefit to you please speak to one of the doctors who can arrange this for you.
Caring for the Armed Forces / Veterans
Where to get help
Guide - English Guide - Welsh
In Work Support
Mental Health (GUIDED SELF-HELP SERVICE)
Action in Caerau & Ely (ACE) holds a contract with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to provide a free Guided Self-Help service to patients of all GP practices across East, North, South West and West Cardiff. GP’s can complete referrals for guided self-help using a referral form, signpost you or you can self-refer. If you have contacted your GP with concerns about your mental health it is usually better if your GP makes the referral as this will contain relevant information about what your GP thinks would help you. This ensures a more joined up approach towards recovery. For further information please follow the link below.
Guided Self Help - English Guided Self Help - Welsh
Minor Surgery
Minor Surgery is performed by appointment after consultation with a doctor.
Complaints or Suggestions
We aim to provide a high quality service to all our patients. Our Practice Manager would be interested in hearing your suggestions, both positive and negative our the service we provide. Please send your complaints and suggestions via our Contact Form, or put them in writing and send/hand into the surgery. We follow the All Wales NHS Complaints procedure "Putting things Right".