The GPs at Dulais Valley Primary Care Centre provides the following services, which are not funded by the NHS and are subject to a charge payable in advance:
PSV, LGV, HGV License Medicals – £120
Firearms Licensing Form – £45.00
Holiday Cancellation Form – £45.00
Private Accident Claim Form (BUPA, PPP) – from £45.00
To Whom It May Concern Letter – from £45.00
Fitness for school, university or sport – from £45.00
Private Prescription – £20.00
Private Sick Note – £30.00
Hepatitis B (3 Course Injection) – On Request
Hepatitis B Booster – £80.00
Meningitis ACWY – £70.00
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Our target turnaround time for reports and letters is two weeks. This may vary depending on the complexity of the request or staffing levels.
The Practice processes reports, SARs and Personal Independence Payment reports that are requested by third parties (such as solicitors and insurance providers) using the iGPR Managed Service.
We use a processor, iGPR Technologies Limited (“iGPR”), to assist us with responding to report requests relating to your patient data, such as subject access requests that you submit to us (or that someone acting on your behalf submits to us) and report requests that insurers submit to us under the Access to Medical Records Act 1988 in relation to a life insurance policy that you hold or that you are
applying for. iGPR manages the reporting process for us by reviewing and responding to requests in accordance with our instructions and all applicable laws, including UK data protection laws. The instructions we issue to iGPR include general instructions on responding to requests and specific instructions on issues that will require further consultation with the GP responsible for your care.
Payment Information
The practice accepts payment via cash, cheque or bank transfer. Our bank details are available on request to process payments via smartphone app or digital transfer. Invoices and receipts are available on request.
It is the Practice’s policy to pursue preventative medicine for all Individuals is, our nurses offer “Well Person” checks and will advise on disease prevention, including prediabetes advice.
It is now possible for patients to self-refer to physiotherapy and podiatry services operating from the Port Talbot Resource Centre. You can access podiatry visiting the physiotherapy access clinic at this link.
Our Practice Nurses offer the following services:
- Asthma Reviews
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Chronic Heart Disease Reviews
- Diabetes Reviews
- Stitch Removal and Wound Care
- Adult and Childhood Immunisations
- Travel Immunisations
- Cervical Smears and Contraception Services
- Health Promotion
- New Patient Health Checks
- Advice on Diet
- Post Natal Exams
- Spirometry (lung function tests)
- Chronic Condition Reviews (Stroke, Dementia, Mental Health)
The nurses also run a variety of clinics. You may receive a letter to invite you for your annual, 6 monthly or 3 monthly checks.
We are pleased to offer our registered patients a travel health service. Our nurse uses up to date information to advise you on your health needs related to destinations around the world. They can administer most vaccinations and provide prescriptions for treatments where needed.
Many people are taking long haul holidays requiring complicated courses of vaccines. Children also need to be vaccinated for travel abroad. Most travel vaccinations are provided by the NHS, others you may need to pay for. To assist you in these requirements please see additional travel health information below.
Proof of Immunisations and Medication
The practice is able to provide patients with a list of their immunisations and current repeat medication, free of charge. This can be requested via AskMyGP, telephone, or by visiting the surgery.
Booking your Appointment with the Nurse
- It is advised that you visit Travel Health Pro to decide which vaccinations you need before your forthcoming trip. This will allow the nursing team to check the availability of injections. Contact us when you are ready to book your vaccinations. Please allow at least two weeks before your trip.
Holiday Health
It is always a wise precaution to pack some essential items in case of illness on holiday. Do choose medicines according to your needs and the country you are intending to visit. lf you take prescription medicines regularly remember to pack them too.
You may want to consider packing the following:
- Paracetamol Travel Sickness tablets Plasters and a small crepe bandage
- Rehydration solutions such as Dioralyte, Anti diarrhoeal (for example lmodium)
- High factor sunscreen
- Anti material tablets, Water purification tablets, Insect repellent
- Condoms and other contraceptives
- Sunhats for yourself and children
Home Office Travel Advice
The Home Office Website has an extensive travel section including health requirements and advice.
Home Office Foreign Travel Advice
Useful Travel Information Websites
The Travel Health Organisations section on this website has lots of useful links to help you.
Travel Vaccination Charges
We offer the travel health service on the NHS. However the NHS does not cover the cost of all the treatments you may need. Therefore, for some services you may need to pay.
A list of these charges is held at reception.
