Birchgrove Surgery

Enjoying the sunshine? Here are a few simple ways to stay safe while you’re out and about ☀️👇

🕒 Stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm.
🧴 Use SPF 30+ sun cream
🌊 Be aware that open water may look inviting, but it’s still very cold
🧢 Wear a hat, sunglasses, long sleeves and loose clothes to protect your skin.
💧 Drink plenty of water.

When life feels busy or difficult, taking small moments throughout your day to focus on your wellbeing really can make a difference.✨

Whether it’s a lunchtime walk, curling up with a cup of tea and a good book, or catching up with friends, it’s the small things that can have a big impact ☕📖🌿

Follow Hapus - For our mental wellbeing for everyday tips to support your wellbeing 💚

Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. We’re shouting loudly that great mental health care isn't just clinical, it's human. It’s the kind voice at the end of the phone when you’re worried about rent and too unwell to work. It’s the adviser who listens actively, rather than waiting for their turn to speak. And it's you reminding friends and loved ones that these contact details can save lives. Please share 💙

Important notice for audiology patients: due to training, Audiology drop in repairs will be closed all afternoon on 13th May in University Hospital of Wales and West Quay medical centre.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

* Please see our activity data for April 2026 *

What is RSV? 🤔

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common virus that affects the lungs and airways. Almost all adults will get RSV at some point.

For most people, symptoms are mild and can include a cough, runny or blocked nose, sneezing, and feeling tired.

However, it can be more serious for some people, particularly older adults, pregnant women, infants, and people with certain health conditions.

Symptoms can then include wheezing, shortness of breath or a fever, and can sometimes lead to pneumonia.

Find out more about the vaccination and whether you’re eligible here 👇
https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccination-information/

The first May bank holiday is in less than two weeks' time. Many of the pharmacies across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan will be closed on Monday 4th May.

If you are due your repeat prescriptions around early May, please plan ahead by ordering them as soon as possible, and pick them up before you need them.

For a list of pharmacies open during the May Bank Holiday click below.

Reminder, Birchgrove surgery will close at 2pm today for protective learning time. Please find guidance on who to contact whilst the surgery is closed within this post. Information is also available on our website.
Thank you for your support

🚽 Think bowel cancer screening is a hassle? Let’s clear that up!

✅ It’s quick
✅ It’s easy
✅ It’s done from the comfort of your own bathroom

When your test arrives, don’t waste your waste - send it back! It could save your life.

📍 Learn more: https://phw.nhs.wales/bowel-screening/

*Reminder for our patients, the surgery will close at 2pm on 21/04/2026*