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Your Trusted GP Practice in Cardiff
Fairwater Health Centre has been serving the Cardiff community with comprehensive primary healthcare services. Our dedicated team of medical professionals provides patient-centred care across a wide range of clinical areas, including antenatal services, chronic disease management, and preventive healthcare. With modern facilities and a commitment to accessibility, we offer extended appointment availability and digital solutions like online consultations and prescription requests.Our practice adheres to strict confidentiality protocols while maintaining NHS Wales accreditation standards. We prioritise patient education through extensive self-care resources and maintain transparent communication channels for feedback and administrative inquiries. Through continuous service improvements and adherence to clinical governance frameworks, we ensure high-quality healthcare delivery that meets both regulatory requirements and community needs.
Services
Antenatal Care
Child Health Surveillance
Childhood Immunisations
Diabetic Clinic
Family Planning
Phlebotomy Services
Repeat Prescriptions
Cytology Testing
Mental Health Care
Learning Difficulties Support
Highlights and features
- We offer online consultation systems for convenient healthcare access
- Our practice provides extended appointment hours Monday-Friday
- We maintain NHS Wales accreditation standards for medical excellence
- Our team includes specialist nurses for chronic disease management
- We provide comprehensive patient education resources
Services
Antenatal Care
Our antenatal clinic provides comprehensive maternity care with midwife-led appointments every Friday afternoon. We offer routine pregnancy check-ups, health monitoring, and specialist referrals when needed. Patients receive evidence-based guidance on prenatal nutrition, birth planning, and postnatal care preparation.
Child Health Surveillance
Weekly child development assessments ensure early identification of growth milestones and potential health concerns. Our practice nurses and health visitors conduct thorough physical examinations and developmental screenings every Wednesday afternoon.
Diabetic Clinic
Specialist diabetes management available Tuesdays and Thursdays with dedicated clinic hours. Our nurses provide blood glucose monitoring, insulin management, and lifestyle advice to help patients maintain optimal glycaemic control.
Phlebotomy Services
Regular blood sample collection available multiple times weekly with extended morning sessions. Our trained phlebotomists perform venepuncture for diagnostic testing, medication monitoring, and health screening programmes.
Family Planning
Comprehensive contraceptive advice and provision available daily through nurse consultations. We offer combined pill prescriptions, implant fittings, and emergency contraception while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
People
Alistair Brook
Practice Manager
Alistair Brook oversees daily operations at Fairwater Health Centre, ensuring efficient service delivery and compliance with NHS Wales standards. With extensive healthcare management experience, he coordinates staff training and patient services.
Dr Shon Phillips
Practice Complaints Officer
Dr Shon Phillips manages patient concerns and quality improvement initiatives at the practice. As designated complaints officer, he implements service enhancements based on patient feedback while maintaining clinical excellence.
Questions
How do I book a GP appointment?
Use our online eConsult system for routine appointments or contact reception during opening hours for urgent requests.
Can I request repeat prescriptions online?
Yes, through our website or NHS Wales app. Allow two working days for processing standard requests.
What services are available for pregnant patients?
We offer dedicated antenatal clinics with midwife-led care and specialist referrals when required.
Do you provide childhood immunisations?
Yes, our vaccination clinic operates every Monday afternoon for routine childhood immunisations.
What happens outside normal opening hours?
For emergencies between 6:30pm-8:00am, contact NHS 111 Wales for urgent medical assistance.
How can I access my medical records?
Submit a subject access request through reception or contact our data protection officer for record reviews.
