Cardiff and Vale UHB is an NHS service providing a single point of access for all maternity referrals in the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan areas. The aim is to make sure you have access to the right care from day one. Cardiff and Vale UHB will triage your referral based on the information you provide and the hospital will contact you to start your antenatal care. In the meantime if you are worried about your pregnancy, please tell your GP straight away.

Click here to inform the NHS of your pregnancy. It's quick and easy and just takes a couple of minutes.

The MSK Physiotherapy service works with people with a variety of injuries and disabilities to maximise their rehabilitation and recovery. A referral from your GP is required 

We specialise in treating musculoskeletal conditions. Some of the conditions for which MSK Physiotherapy has been demonstrated to be beneficial include:

• Neck and back pain
• Sporting injuries
• Lower limb injuries including groin, hip, knee, ankle and foot
• Upper limb injuries including shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand
• Joint problems
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Occupational work disorders

Podiatry is a field of healthcare devoted to the treatment of foot and ankle disorders in both adults and children.

 At Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, the team of  Podiatrists provide assessment, advice, guidance and where necessary treatment to help with your foot problems. 

There are a wide range of activities both gym based and class based to choose from for patients that have been through rehabilitation programmes. You will be able to access a wide range of opportunities and these will be available between 4 and 48 weeks of the programme (depending on medical condition).

The Psychology and Psychological Therapies Directorate provides adult counselling and psychology services throughout the Cardiff & Vale Health Board, including Primary Care (GP surgeries) in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. It is organised into a number of specialties

People across Wales can now access free online therapy without needing to go through their GP.

People aged 16 and over experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, depression or stress can sign-up for a 12-week course of SilverCloud online therapy via their smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.

The roll-out of direct access to online therapy for Wales’ entire 16+ population recognises that people need immediate help in managing their mental health and wellbeing as the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt, and reduces barriers to accessing this support.

Sometimes people need a bit of support to be able to understand what the risk of falling is and how to take the steps needed to reduce that risk.

In Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan we have set up clinics, run by falls specialist physiotherapists, who can provide assessments and then advice on falls risk reduction. 

These clinics are offered either face-to-face, by phone or a secure video link. 

We are fortunate within our North Cardiff cluster of GP practices, that there have been developments in our "social prescribing" schemes. These schemes allow individuals to access support through non-medical avenues such as gardening group projects. Click for more information regarding the Global Gardens Scheme and ask your GP about social prescribing options that might be beneficial for you.

CAVDAS is a service which can help you wuth any drug and alcohol issues. From advice for concerned friends and family, to information on reducing your risks whilst providing recovery treatment and support.

Their service is free, confidential and open to everyone.

You can call free on 0300 300 7000 9am-5pm Monday - Friday (outside of these hours you will be given alternative contacts for support)