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Get in touch with your local healthcare experts

Find contact details of your local healthcare professionals in Merthyr Tydfil. Reliable, trustworthy advice and guidance from qualified GPs, nurses, dentists, opticians and medical specialists.

Samaritans

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  • If you need someone to talk to, the Samaritans list. They won't judge or tell you what to do.
  • Mind is a mental health charity that are there to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Men’s Health Forum

020 7922 7908
  • A place to find resources and the latest news about male health.
  • A charity providing advice, chat and support groups for all major male health concerns.

Skin Cancer Foundation

  • A daily guide to protecting yourself whilst enjoying the sun to prevent skin cancer.
  • Raising awareness of skin cancer through the education of prevention and early detection of the disease.
  • Find the latest advice for staying safe in the sun and see the work they are doing to tackle all kinds of skin disease.
  • Action on Smoking and Health Wales are a charity who work to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.

British Lung Foundation

03000 030 555
  • The BLF work to reduce the number of people smoking in Britain, as well as providing free resources and stories from others.

Foundation for Female Health Awareness

  • An organisation dedicated to educating women about their pelvic and breast health issues.

CoppaFeel

  • A charity looking to encourage better education about breast health and free advice on checking yourself.

Brook

  • Free sexual health advice for young people from the experts.

Terrence Higgins Trust in Wales

0808 802 1221
  • A charity working to end the transmission of HIV in the UK and provide individuals with sexual health advice

FPA: The Sexual Health Company

0207 608 5240
  • A charity working to end the transmission of HIV in the UK and provide individuals with sexual health advice.

British Nutrition Foundation

020 7557 7930
  • Making healthy and sustainable diets accessible to all across the UK.

British Heart Foundation

  • A guide to eating healthily to lower your risk of developing heart disease, gaining weight or having high blood pressure.

Change 4 Life

  • Healthy recipe ideas, activities and diet management resources for the whole family.

National Children & Young People’s Diabetes Network: Wales Network

  • Bringing together healthcare professionals, organisations and families of young people and children with diabetes.

Diabetes UK Cwmbach Group

0345 123 2399
  • A local diabetes support group, so you and your family can talk to others who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
  • Empowering family members, carers and frontline workers affected by addiction.
  • Helping to change the UK’s drinking habits for the better.
  • Leading UK charity for reducing the harm caused by alcohol.
  • Sending out teams of volunteer dental professionals from the UK to countries in need of dental care services.

Dental Wellness Trust

  • Helping to bring dental health resources to children in the UK and across the globe.

Oral Health Foundation

+44(0) 1788 546 365
  • A charity dedicated to providing advice on dental health and to improving oral health and wellbeing to those who need it.

Welsh Government Advice: CO Poisoning

0800 300 363
  • A useful document from the Welsh Government, including numbers to call for help locally.

Antibiotic Research UK

01904 468719
  • A charity researching into new antibiotic treatments and fighting antibiotic resistance.

Troedyrhiw Dental Surgery

Bridge St, Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4JX

Courtland Dental Centre

23 Courtland Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0DT

Fountain Dental Centre

147 High St, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DP

Church Street Dental Surgery

3 Church St, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0BA

Smiles Dental Centre

29 High St, Wales, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DP

Rookwood House Dental Surgery

Rookwood House, Gwaelodygarth Lane, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8EX

Merthyr Dental Lab

7 Courtland Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0DT

Cefn Coed Dental Practice

148 High St, Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 2PL

Morlais Health Centre – Dowlais

Dowlais Medical Practice, Berry Square, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3AL

  • Asthma
  • Baby and Child Health Clinic
  • Blood Tests
  • CDAT
  • Cervical Screening
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Contraception Services
  • DOACs
  • ECGs
  • Health Visitor
  • Home Visits
  • INR Clinic
  • Insurance Forms
  • Midwife
  • Minor Surgery
  • Physiotherapy
  • Shared Care Prescribing
  • Sick Notes
  • Test Results
  • Vaccinations and Immunisations
  • Wound Care

Morlais Health Centre – Brookside

Brookside Medical Centre, Heol Afon Taf, Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4DT

  • Asthma
  • Baby and Child Health Clinic
  • Blood Tests
  • CDAT
  • Cervical Screening
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Contraception Services
  • DOACs
  • ECGs
  • Health Visitor
  • Home Visits
  • INR Clinic
  • Insurance Forms
  • Midwife
  • Minor Surgery
  • Physiotherapy
  • Shared Care Prescribing
  • Sick Notes
  • Test Results
  • Vaccinations and Immunisations
  • Wound Care

Treharris Primary Care Centre

Fox Street, Treharris, CF46 5HE

  • Acute Minor Ailments
  • Asthma
  • Care Home DES
  • Contraception Services
  • COPD
  • Diabetes
  • DOACs
  • GPSO
  • INR Clinic
  • Joint Injections
  • Minor Surgery
  • Near Patient Testing
  • Nursing Home DES
  • Pharmacist
  • Physiotherapy
  • Vaccinations and Immunisations
  • Wound Care

Oaklands Surgery

Oakland Street, Bedlinog, Treharris, CF46 6TE

Troed Y Fan Medical Practice

Cottrell Street, Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4QU

Keir Hardie Health Park – Practice 3

Aberdare Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1BZ

  • Anticoagulation Monitoring
  • Baby and Child Health Clinic
  • Blood Tests
  • Cervical Screening
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Contraception Services
  • Drug and Alcohol Support
  • ECGs
  • Gender Identity Service
  • GPSO
  • Home Visits
  • Insurance Forms
  • Joint Injections
  • Medical Examinations
  • Physiotherapy
  • Terminal Illness Support
  • Vaccinations and Immunisations
  • Wound Care

Keir Hardie Health Park – Practice 2

Aberdare Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1BZ

Keir Hardie Health Park – Practice 1

Aberdare Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1BZ

  • Anticoagulation Monitoring
  • Asthma
  • Baby and Child Health Clinic
  • Blood Tests
  • Cervical Screening
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Contraception Services
  • ECGs
  • Health Visitor
  • Home Visits
  • INR Clinic
  • Insurance Forms
  • Medication Reviews
  • Midwife
  • Minor Surgery
  • Physiotherapy
  • Shared Care Prescribing
  • Sick Notes
  • Test Results
  • Vaccinations and Immunisations
  • Wound Care

Pontcae Medical Practice

Dynevor Street, Georgetown, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1YE

  • Antenatal Clinic
  • Asthma
  • Baby and Child Health Clinic
  • CHD
  • Contraception Services
  • COPD
  • Diabetes
  • E-Consultations
  • ECGs
  • Hypertension Clinic
  • Minor Surgery
  • Near Patient Testing
  • New Patient Check
  • Phlebotomy
  • Vaccinations and Immunisations
  • Vasectomy Clinic
  • Wound Care

ASDA Opticians

Dowlais Top, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 2YF

H J Aylward Opticians

88 High St, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UG

Merthyr Optical Centre

138A High St, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DN

Darlington Opticians

66 High St, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AE

Specsavers Opticians

126 High St, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8BT

Sheppards Pharmacy

62A High St, Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2PL

Keir Hardie Pharmacy

Keir Hardie Health Park, Aberdare Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1BZ

Georgetown Pharmacy

Green Acres, Ynysfach, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1AG

Well Pharmacy (formerly Co-op Pharmacy / NCC Pharmacy)

12 & 13 New Market Walk, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8EL

Boots Pharmacy (Retail Park)

6 Cyfarthfa Retail Park, Swansea Rd, Merthyr Tydfil CF14 4XW

Dowlais Pharmacy

83 Victoria St, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3RN

Boots Pharmacy (Town Centre)

5 New Market Walk, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8EL

Pearns Pharmacy (Gurnos)

5 Chestnut Way, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9SB

Well Pharmacy (formerly Galen Pharmacy)

18 New Market Walk, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8EL

Pearns Pharmacy (Dowlais)

Berry Square, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3AL

NHS 111

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  • NHS 111 Press 2 is an urgent service offering assessment and signposting advice for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, or requiring support to manage their symptoms.

NHS: Vasectomy

  • The latest information from the NHS about vasectomies, the procedure and how it works.

Stop smoking services near you

0808 278 9711
  • Find stop smoking services in Merthyr Tydfil, reaching out for support will give you a better chance of stopping.

Help Me Quit Wales

0808 278 9711
  • Free resources, success stories and a phoneline to call for support when quitting.

NHS Wales: Find a Physiotherapist

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  • Use the NHS Wales search tool to find Physiotherapy Direct Access Services near you.
  • Find a private, chartered physiotherapist near you with CSP’s postcode search tool.

NHS Wales: Find a Pharmacy

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  • Use the search tool to find your nearest pharmacist for quick and free advice.

Primary Care One Occupation Therapy

  • Find out more about the occupational therapy services in Wales.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Occupational Therapy Service

01443 443047
  • See the occupational therapy services available in Merthyr Tydfil.

Integrated Sexual Health Services

01685 728272
  • Providing contraception, sexually transmitted infection screening, advice and referral for sexual health matters.

Local Sexual Health Services Search

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  • Find a sexual health clinic near you through the 111 service by NHS Wales

Slimming World: Twyn Community Hub

07939 264650
  • Get in touch with a local consultant about joining a new member session for support on your weight loss journey.

Weight Watchers Workshop: Dowlais Community Centre

WW Workshop @ Dowlais Community Centre, Station Road, Dowlais, CF48 3LP

  • Get weight loss support and resources at Dowlais Community Centre.

Public Health Wales: Diabetes

029 2022 7744
  • See the symptoms, treatments and stats about diabetes in Wales.

Diabetes Research Group Swansea

01792 602223
  • Research group looking to address the healthcare needs of those with diabetes, through research into prevention and treatment of diabetes.
  • 16 Leading UK alcohol charity offering help and support. Take a look at the latest stats and figures about the diabetes situation in Wales.

Drug and Alcohol Single Point of Access (DASPA)

0808 808 2234
  • A self-referral service for service users, family members, concerned others and professionals to obtain advice or make a referral to all substance misuse services across Cwm Taf.

Welsh Government Dental Health Services

  • A range of resources for seeking guidance and treatment of dental health issues within Wales.

NHS: Take care of your teeth and gums

  • The NHS’ guidance for keeping yours and your children’s teeth in good health.
  • Protecting the public from unsafe gas work. This organisation investigates poorly installed gas work and educates consumers on the importance of gas safety.

NHS Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

  • Everything you need to know about the causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Cwm Taf Dental Helpline

01443 680166
  • Community helpline, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday telephone 01443 680166/168. For evenings, weekends and bank holidays only 0300 123 5060

World Health Organisation: Antimicrobial Resistance

  • The global impact of antibiotic resistance and how the WHO are responding to this.

NHS Antibiotic Resistance

  • The latest information from the NHS on the issue of antibiotic resistance and the science behind it.