Welcome to Merthyr Tydfil Cluster
Bringing local healthcare services together for the Merthyr Tydfil community
Merthyr Tydfil Cluster is a central hub for local healthcare practices. We aim to deliver trusted advice to our community from local healthcare professionals. You can also see the work we are doing to improve the healthcare services in our region.
Health and Wellbeing Advice Centre
When you're worried about your health, you want trustworthy advice from the professionals. Our advice centre brings relevant information and resources on common medical concerns, all into one place.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood.
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Take control of your health and lower your risk of type 2 diabetes with the All Wales Diabetes Prevention Programme
Mental Health Support, Advice & Helplines
If you’re in immediate danger of harming yourself or someone else, call 999 immediately.
Vasectomy
One of the most effective methods of contraception, a vasectomy, can be done in as little as 15 minutes.
Sunburn and Heatstroke
Following trusted advice will help prevent symptoms of sunburn and heatstroke, so you can enjoy the sun, safely.
Stop Smoking
Smoking is the largest cause of preventable ill health in Wales. Getting advice on quitting is the first step to stopping.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Educating yourself on safe sex practice and common STI symptoms means you can be confident in your sexual health.
Sprains
A very common muscle and ligament injury, a sprain can often be treated at home by following NHS guidelines.
Occupational Therapy
Treating the issues which may interfere with your ability to complete everyday tasks.
Female Health
Find out everything you need to know about female health from cervical screening to menopause and periods.
Emergency Contraception
Find out more about emergency contraception, when it can be used and where it is available.
Dependency & Addiction
Addiction is complex and can take over your life. Regain control and take the first step to recovery, today.
Diet & Exercise
A healthy, balanced diet will have an all-round positive affect on your health, especially alongside exercise.
Diabetes
Managing diabetes is a life-long commitment. Learn about the disease and how each type might affect you.
Dental Health
Good dental hygiene habits will prevent future, more serious issues, such as decay or tooth loss.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a deadly but preventable danger. Protect your home and learn to spot the symptoms.
Antibiotic Awareness
Antibiotics are a drug used to treat some types of bacterial infection, but they don’t work for everything.
Merthyr Tydfil Joint Care Programme
Common illnesses in Merthyr Tydfil
Take a look at the latest projects and initiatives we have been working on...
An insight into the latest work done to improve the local healthcare services, provided to the people of Merthyr Tydfil. From making the services you need more widely available, to raising awareness of important medical issues.