News Newyddion Last Update: 3 September, 2010
Availability Change - Dr Jane Jansen-Bowen (3/9/10)
Dr Jansen-Bowen's availability is changing on Monday, September 20th. From this date onwards she will not be available for surgeries on Mondays.
Some Unexplained Symptoms Linked to Cancer (2/9/10)
A recent study by Keele University has highlighted eight unexplained symptoms closely linked to cancer. They are age dependent and are certainly not the only potential warning signs for cancer.
However, we strongly advise any patients with these symptoms, or unusual or persistent change in their bodies, to seek an urgent consultation at the surgery.
Anaemia,
Blood in urine,
Coughing up blood,
Difficulty swallowing,
Breast lump or mass,
Post-menopausal bleeding,
Abnormal prostate test,
Rectal blood.
BBC Health News
Dr Robbie Gibbins Retires Friday 17th September. (1/9/10)
Dr Robbie Gibbins final surgery will be on Friday, September 17th. Two weeks later Dr Rob Hegedus takes over on Monday, October 4th.
Robbie Gibbins has been in Practice in Builth Wells for over 30 years.
He has been pivotal in developing the Practice during this time and has played a major role in shaping and maintaining services at both Surgeries and Builth Hospital.
Outside the Practice, he contributed to the wider health service through his interest in diabetes, helping develop the national retinal screening programme for Wales.
We all wish him well in his retirement from General Practice.
New Staff Uniforms (31/8/10)
The new blue design was chosen by staff and replaces the claret uniform.
Very smart indeed.
Dr Robert Hegedus (20/8/10)
Builth & Llanwrtyd Medical Practice welcomes Dr Robert Hegedus. He takes over from Dr Robbie Gibbins who retires this September.
Dr Robert Hegedus trained in London and has been working as a locum GP in various Powys Practices.
He is is very experienced in Medicine and is also a qualified Pharmacist.
We wish him every success here in Builth and Llanwrtyd.
Takes over Dr Robbie Gibbins patient list from Monday 4th October.
Health Talk Online (2/7/10)
Healthtalkonline lets you share in more than 2,000 people's experiences of health and illness.
You can watch or listen to videos of the interviews, read about people's experiences and find reliable information about conditions, treatment choices and support
www.healthtalkonline.org
Restriction of Use of Practice Website Forms (14/6/10)
We advise patients not to submit clinical requests via our website forms. This poses confidentiality and security problems at present.
The forms should be used for prescription orders and general enquiries only.
In particular if you are unwell, it is important that you do not rely on communication via the Internet - you should seek professional medical advice from your Doctor. If your condition is getting worse, or if you are seriously ill, you should call or visit the Surgery.
When the Surgery is closed your call will be put through to "SHROPDOC". They will be able to take the details and pass them on to a duty Doctor who will call you back with appropriate advice.
In the case of a life threatening illness or injury, you should dial 999 and ask for an ambulance. They will need to know your name, the nature of the emergency, the address and telephone number.
New Secure Server For Prescriptions (25/4/10)
Our repeat prescription request form is hosted on a secure server. Today we are switching from Windows secure space to Linux secure space.
You should not notice any difference, but those of you that have bookmarked the page will need to change it to the following address:
https://builthsurgery.ssl-01.com/pages/prescriptions/scriptweb.htm
Phone Calls From the Surgery to Patients (29/3/10)
When contacting patients by telephone we will not leave a message with a third party or answer phone.
The dangers of a breach of confidentiality are too great.
See our page on confidentiality.
Pupil Pictures for Llanwrtyd Surgery (2/3/10)
Many thanks to children at Ysgol Dolafon, Llanwrtyd Wells for taking the time and effort to draw fantastic pictures for Llanwrtyd Health Centre.
The pictures are bright and colourful and show traditional welsh costumes, paper leeks, daffodils and dragons. Poems for St David's Day are also included. They all make a fine display covering two notice boards and are on view this March.
As a small thank you from all the doctors and staff at Builth & Llanwrtyd Medical Practice a book token is on it's way!
Well done!
Makeover at Llanwrtyd! (1/3/10)
Builth & Llanwrtyd Medical Practice is pleased to announce the refurbishment of Llanwrtyd Health Centre. Helped by the Festival Committee - walls have been painted, seating upholstered and new equipment and toys provided.
Many
thanks to all those who have contributed and been involved.
Surgery Fund - New Camera (19/2/10)
Builth & Llanwrtyd Medical Practice thanks all those who have contributed to our surgery fund over recent months.
This February we have used the fund to purchase a new digital camera.
Dr Jane Jansen-Bowen says, "This will make a big difference to patient care. The camera will prove extremely useful for documenting and comparing skin lesions. A thank you to all who have contributed".
New Podcast - "Implanon Insertion" (14/2/10)
Implanon is a long acting contraceptive implant that is fitted by trained healthcare professionals. The implant is 4cm by 2mm in size and is a semi rigid plastic rod containing the active substance etonogestrel (a progestogen).....
See our YouTube channel.
The video can also be viewed on our Facebook page.
Builth & Llanwrtyd Medical Practice on "Facebook" (8/1/10)
We are now on Facebook.
We will aim to post regular updates on Surgery news and events.
A variety of information, photos and videos are posted plus links to our YouTube site.
Facebook should enable easier access for those with mobile devices.
Surgery on Facebook
Snowfall - keep warm, keep well (5/1/10)
The cold spell continues with further snowfall today.
Builth and Llanwrtyd Medical Practice recommends the following government website which provides useful information for the current cold snap:
Keep Warm
Keep Well
Happy New Year (31/12/09)
A Happy and Healthy New Year from all at Builth and Llanwrtyd Medical Practice
999 - When To Call? (19/12/09)
Call 999 for:
**Road Traffic Accidents
**Sudden chest pain suggestive of a heart attack
**Chest pain in somebody with known angina, not relieved
by GTN spray
**Suspected Meningitis
**Acute difficulty breathing
**Severe bleeding
**Collapse and unconsciousness
**Severe allergy/anaphylaxis, affecting airway and breathing
**Stroke
A poster has been produced to give advice on when to call 999.
Click on the image above or view here in pdf format
Festive Season Opening Times (16/12/09)
We will be closed on the following dates:
Friday December 25th, 2009
Monday December 28th, 2009
Friday January 1st, 2010
Website Service Interrupted (1/12/09)
Our Surgery Website was unavailable for over 3 days due to server problems at our hosting company.
We apologise for this inconvenience.
Downtime was
from: 2.44 pm Friday 27th November to 6 pm Monday 30th November.
During this time no emails or web form submissions would have been received at the Surgery. Please resend if you think you might have been affected.
Builth Project (4/11/09)
Plans for a new healthcare facility in Builth Wells are progressing. The preferred site is at Love Lane.
Builth & Llanwrtyd Medical Practice can confirm that there are no plans for medical services at Builth Wells Surgery
to relocate. Whatever happens the Surgery will stay put.
Additionally there has been no change in Powys LHBs view that there are too few minor injuries in Builth to be able to sustain a safe injury service. Hence there will be no minor injury unit in the new healthcare facility. Patients with new injuries will still need to be assessed at a hospital outside the Practice area such as Brecon or Llandrindod.
