The Swansea Bay University Health Board employs pharmacists, physiotherapists, district nurses and health visitors that regularly work with us and Bay Health Cluster to help deliver your care.DISTRICT NURSESThe district nursing team consists of sisters, staff nurses and enrolled and auxiliary nurses. The nurses are based in a Local Central Hub. Their duties include visiting patients of any age in their homes, giving practical assistance or offering professional advice. Each patient’s needs are assessed and the care and treatment is planned accordingly. District nursing sisters are experienced registered general nurses with a certificate or diploma in district nursing. If you need a district nurse to visit you at home, or for any other district nursing enquiries, you can contact them on 01792 343360. HEALTH VISITORThe health visitors Debbie Richards and Sian Hughes are specially qualified nurses who can provide information, advice and support to families with children. It is part of their role to visit children under five and they are available in the surgery at their regular baby clinic. The health visitor may be contacted by contacting the practice on 01792 403010/232229 or putting a request through our AskMyGp service. MIDWIFEThe midwife holds ante natal clinic at the surgery in Norton on Tuesday's between 1.30pm and 4.30pm.
PHYSIOTHERAPYThe practice has access to a team of physiotherapists who can provide early advice and management for people with back/neck/joint problems or muscle and soft tissue injuries. The physiotherapy team may be contacted by contacting the practice on 01792 403010/232229 or putting a request through our AskMyGp service. PHARMACISTDavid Richards is the BayHealth Cluster pharmacist and assists the GP's to undertake medication reviews. The pharmacist holds a clinic every Thursday and patients can book an appointment to discuss their medication by contacting the practice on 01792 403010/232229 or putting a request through our AskMyGp service. CHRONIC CONDITIONS NURSEThe Chronic Conditions Nurse supports patients at home with long term medical conditions, enabling patients to optimise their self-management skills
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