**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
- New report encourages the expansion of international health partnerships in Wales and showcases international mutual learning for Wales
This latest Progress Report for 2022-2024 on the International Health Coordination Centre (IHCC) demonstrates that it continues to raise the profile of international health activity in Wales, highlighting the achievements, mutual learning, and benefits of international partnerships over the previous two years.
- NHS Wales diabetes prevention programme cuts risk of developing type 2 diabetes by nearly a quarter
The All-Wales Diabetes Prevention Programme (AWDPP) is successfully preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes, according to an evaluation report released today by Public Health Wales.
- Open farm visitors reminded to take safety precautions when visiting farms.
Ahead of Open Farm Sunday on 8 June 2025, Public Health Wales is reminding visitors to open farms of a few simple steps to help keep people safe when enjoying farm visits.
- New report reveals details of stark inequalities in cancer incidence rates across Wales
People in Wales face differences in rates of cancer depending on their housing, job and ethnicity, according to a new study by Public Health Wales’ Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU).