Antenatal and Child Health Clinics
Antenatal care by appointment with a midwife or doctor. Child health clinic by appointment to see health visitor or doctor for health checks, advice and immunisations.
Well Woman Clinic
Smear tests, breast examination, general health checks and advice on all aspects of women’s health. Smear tests should be done every 3 years for women under the age of 50 years and every 5 years for over 50 year olds.
Family Planning
The Family Planning Clinic no longer attends Brynteg Surgery but they can be contacted on 01267 248674. They have clinics available in Pond Street in Carmarthen, Madog Suite in West Wales General Hopsital and in The Elizabeth Williams Clinic in Llanelli.
Chiropody
The Chiropody Team book and arrange their own appointments and they can be contacted in West Wales General Hospital.
The chiropodist can deal with anything from corns, callouses and nail problems, to minor surgical procedures. Self treatment, using corn pads, or solvents is best avoided as they can cause serious problems in the elderly, diabetics and those with poor circulation. Chiropody is available from both private practice and the NHS. Private patients may see the chiropodist of their choice either at their surgery, or at home. NHS provision may be available at local health centres or clinics, but is usually restricted to senior citizens, the disabled, expectant mothers, diabetics and children after a variable waiting period and only on application to the district health authority. Only state-registered chiropodists may work within the NHS.
Minor Surgery
Many conditions requiring minor operations may be treated at surgery eg, cysts, abscesses, ingrown toe nails, skin tags, recurrent nosebleeds. Patients must make an appointment with a GP for an intial assessment and then if convenient the GP will add you to the Minor Surgery waiting list and you will be contacted in due course with an appointment.
Blood Pressure Clinic
Weekly by appointment.
Diabetic Clinic
Weekly by appointment.
Asthma Clinic
Weekly by appointment.
Flu Vaccinations
An influenza vaccine is particularly recommended for patients with heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, asthma, COPD, pregnant women, over 65s, immuno supressants, carers and residents of nursing homes. Our 2020 programme will start in September and we will announce further details soon.
Travel Clinic
Please make an appointment for vaccinations at least eight weeks in advance of your holiday to ensure adequate cover. A charge will be made for certain immunisations and vaccinations not covered by the NHS. A list of charges is available in reception. We are also an approved Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre.
The above clinics are subject to change, dependant on patient numbers.
Smoking Cessation
The Practice offers help and support to smokers wanting to stop. A leaflet giving tips to help you stop smoking are available on request. The Practice also has access to a Smoking Cessation Advisor – Glenda Morgan Tel: 07980 308 684.
Stop Smoking Wales can be contacted on 0800 085 2219
Health Checks
All new patients, patients over 75, all children under five and all patients who have not seen a doctor for three years or more will be offered a free health check. Please make an appointment if interested.
Specialised Clinics
Clinic | Lead GP | Lead Nurse |
Stroke & Ischaemic Attacks | Dr D. Smith | Enid Rees |
Cancer | Dr E. Macgowan | Stacey Hickery |
Hypertension | Dr D. Smith | Enid Rees |
CHD (Coronary Heart Disease) | Dr D. Smith | Kathleen Senchall |
Diabetes | Dr N. Frater | Nicola Walters |
Epilepsy | Dr K. Pinkham | Stacey Hickery |
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) | Dr K. Pinkham | Stacey Hickery |
Asthma | Dr K. Pinkham | Stacey Hickory |
Hypothyroidism | Dr E. Macgowan | Leanne Evans |
Mental Health | Dr K. Pinkham | Stacey Hickery |
Smoking Status, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol | Leanne Evans |