Taff Ely Cluster

Providing care for over 90,000 patients across Pontypridd and Pontyclun, working with 7 GP practices and promoting local health and wellbeing services.

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Tips to help prevent type 2 & gestational diabetes:
🥗 Eat a balanced diet
🚶 Stay active
⚖️ Keep a healthy weight
🚭 Stop smoking
👶 Planning a pregnancy? Speak to your GP if you’re at risk
Find your practice: https://t.co/w2xDyfnyQ5
#DiabetesPrevention

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📅 Don’t miss your diabetes annual review to check up on your blood, eye and foot health.

If you haven’t had a review in the last 12 months, contact your GP practice to book: https://t.co/J2Xoxc0Udx

#DiabetesAwareness #TaffElyCluster

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☀️ Protecting yourself while in the sun is important!

Use SPF 30+, wear protective clothing, and stay in the shade between 11–3. Be extra cautious with children and older adults.

More tips: https://t.co/51Gyn8T3qp

#SunSafety #TaffElyCluster

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Physiotherapists are available in all Taff Ely Cluster Practices.

They can assess and diagnose muscles and joint pain, provide self‑management advice & treatment plans, as well as refer patients for scans if needed.

Learn more: https://t.co/FpkmozYSUF

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It’s Alcohol Awareness Week.

Small changes to your alcohol consumption can make a big difference with your sleep, mood, health and finances.

🧮 Track your intake
📆 Plan drink-free days
🗣️ Talk about it

Learn more here: https://t.co/hPq2bifp9M

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Helping families build healthy habits together 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The PIPYN programme is a free, family-focused initiative designed for families with children aged 3-7.

Find more: https://t.co/TWp0d6rJ30

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Smear tests save lives 💜🩺

It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Week, and we’re encouraging all eligible people to book their smear test. It’s a quick test that could save your life.

More info: https://t.co/yU72XnSvS6.

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It’s Learning Disability Week!

Mencap’s 2025 campaign ensures people with a learning disability are seen, heard, and valued.

Get involved:
📣 Raise awareness
👊 Campaign with Mencap
🚶‍♂️ Join the One Big Walk

More resources: https://t.co/YrMTs8uGZ9

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Let’s talk men’s mental health💙

We’re encouraging men to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing. Help is available, through:
🧘‍♂️ Valleys Steps
🤝 Cwm Taf Morgannwg Mind
🏢 Men’s Shed

More info: https://t.co/HjyLtaqtkO

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Stress Awareness!

Here are some simple ways to manage stress and boost your wellbeing:
🏃 Be active
🗣️ Talk it out
🧘 Mindfulness
📅 Plan ahead
😌 Breathe deeply

For more tips, visit: https://t.co/8Hc72AKIYl

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It’s Dementia Action Week! 💙

We're supporting Alzheimer’s Society’s mission to ensure everyone affected by dementia gets the help they need.

You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out, support is available at any stage.

Call: 0333 150 3456
Visit: https://t.co/PxdBeJCZFJ

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Experiencing joint or muscle pain?

The First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) service is available at all practices in Taff Ely and there’s no GP appointment required!

Get support for issues like soft tissue injuries, spinal pain & osteoarthritis.

More info: https://t.co/wcNWYkygnO

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Ready to quit smoking? 🚭

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, and the benefits start fast, after just 20 minutes, your pulse begins to return to normal.

More info: https://t.co/ydNkxuemC5

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Bowel Cancer Awareness 💙

Bowel cancer is one of the UK’ most common, and treatable, cancers if caught early.

📣 Bowel Cancer UK have put together a bowel cancer toolkit to share life-saving resources, download it here: https://t.co/ARHcfD5b7C

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Caring for someone with dementia? 🌼

Supporting a loved one with dementia can be challenging, but there are many resources available, such as:
🧑‍⚕️ Carer assessments
💬 Support groups
🏠 Home adaptations
📚 Training courses

More info: https://t.co/UelEZsciYr

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🌸 Menopause and women’s health 🌸

Menopause is a natural stage of life, with symptoms that can affect women daily.

Common symptoms:
🔥 Hot flushes
😴 Trouble sleeping
💭 Brain fog
💙 Mood changes

Find out more: https://t.co/bxqRF9LurZ

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Get support for back and joint pain!

Physiotherapists help with a range of conditions, including:
🦵 Joint, muscle, and back pain
🏋️ Rehabilitation after injury or surgery
🚶 Mobility and balance problems
⚽ Sports injuries and recovery

Find out more: https://t.co/wcNWYkygnO

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The Choose Well Scheme.

Not sure where to go for medical help?

Here’s the services available:
💊 Pharmacist
🩺 GP or nurse
👁️ Optician
🦷 Dentist
📞 NHS 111
🚑 A&E or 999

Make the right choice and help ease NHS pressures.

Find out more: https://t.co/xc7RcEEZWx

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Good nutrition and hydration are important for your overall health.

Here are some tips to get started:
🥗 Eat healthy
💧 Stay hydrated
🍏 Smart snacking

For more tips, visit: https://t.co/W5fd6pbTOi

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Help shape the future of a local Recovery College! 📢

CTMUHB needs your help to help design a Recovery College, which supports mental health, physical health, and wellbeing through courses and workshops.

💬Share your thoughts 👉: https://t.co/zEeX22GYBI