**NEW WEBSITE FOR LLANSAMLET SURGERY**
January 29, 2024
As from 29-1-2024 the practice has a new website, please use the following link: https://www.llansamletsurgery.wales.nhs.uk/
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Switch to Greener Inhalers with low Carbon Footprint Project 2023
October 16, 2023
Llansamlet Surgery along with all GP practices in Wales is signed up to reducing the environmental impact of commonly used inhalers for asthma and COPD. This process involves using dry powder inhalers (DPIs) as opposed to aerosol gas driven inhalers wherever possible. You will notice these powder inhalers being used more and more over time. They look different and the technique for using them is different. Please help us to reduce the significant carbon footprint of aerosol inhalers by embracing the change. Below is some information that shows how certain aerosol inhalers compare to typical car journeys with just one
Influenza Campaign 2023 – Update
October 16, 2023
Influenza Vaccines Autumn 2023 The practice will be holding clinics for our registered patients starting with the week commencing 18-9-2023 by appointment only. The clinics will continue throughout Autumn 2023 and into next year. Please check below to ensure that you are still eligible for a free influenza vaccine as there have been some changes to the groups. The Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) has provided guidance to practices that the following groups are eligible for a free influenza vaccine in the 2023/2024 campaign: Patients aged 65 years of age and over (or who will be 65 by 31-3-2024) Children aged 2-3 years of age (as
- Creating healthier homes is key to supporting family wellbeing in Wales.
Public Health Wales is highlighting opportunities for closer collaboration between the health and housing sectors, to help ensure all families in Wales can live in homes that protect and promote their health and well-being.
- Save the date: Welsh Public Health Conference 2025
This year’s Welsh Public Health Conference will be taking place on Wednesday 22 October in Glamorgan Cricket, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
- Record hepatitis testing in Wales as elimination efforts continue
On World Hepatitis Day, new data from Public Health Wales shows progress towards eliminating hepatitis B and C in Wales.
- Farmers advised to prevent visitors having close contact with animals at lamb-feeding events after Cryptosporidium outbreak
Public Health Wales has advised farmers running public lamb-feeding events to avoid offering close contact with animals, such as holding, cuddling and kissing lambs.