Further updates added to our Taff Ely Cluster website:
See testimony about the benefits of MIND active monitoring.
Also, updated MIND course listings.
Updated community co-ordinator resources in the local area.
A new scheme 'Lean, Green and Healthy' based in Ynysybwl for those who want to become more active as well more social, and which is linked with both Ynysybwl Vision and Natural Resources Wales!
More publicity for our local Walking Rugby Club, based at Pontypridd RFC.

We now have active links to the 'Pocket Medic' videos commissioned by NHS Wales and would encourage all patients in the cluster affected by Diabetes (of any type!) to take a look!

Also, December's community co-ordinator resources have now been updated on the site.

Firstly, please remember it's that time of year again - Flu season - and eligible patients can receive their jab in their surgery.  Please click here for more general info about eligibility, and the importance of receiving your jab - both on an individual level, but also in order to protect others.
This year, there is a new, more advanced jab, the 'adjuvant flu vaccine' available for the over 65's, though there have been stock/supply issues nationally; please contact your practice to find out when you can book your jab, as this is the recommended jab for this age group, even if it means a slight delay. Read more

Social Prescribing: Secondly, Taff Ely Cluster have been chosen for a Welsh Government Pilot in Social Prescribing, work that is going to be done by our friends in MIND.  We are hoping this will be up and running in the new year, and will provide more info when we have it.

e-Consult: One of our Cluster practices, Parc Canol have recently started using e-consult, which will allow their patients to utilise online consultations.  The practice responds to these online requests within 2 working days, and this affords patients a convenient method to make contact at a time that suits them. It is obviously not appropriate for all medical issues, for instance if an examination is required, however we think this system is something we can all learn from going forward, and the Cluster will be monitoring their progress, with a view to other practices potentially rolling out this service next year.

Local Activities:  We have updated the community co-ordinator resources section for October 18. 
Also, our friends in the Garth Olwg Lifelong Learning Centre are offering a Wednesday "Chatty Cafe" from 2-3 for all local residents in the Cluster area, everyone welcome, for a cuppa and a chat!

Free Courses: There are course starting currently across Taff Ely cluster area on both Mindfulness and Stress-Control, please click here to find out more detail.

September's local activities and resources have now been updated here.

We have been informed about a scheme running from September, based in Dewi Sant hospital and open to all who would like tips and information about maximising your wellbeing and mental health.  Please click here for further info.
Also, as mentioned before, the Care Navigation service will be commencing in all practices in the Cluster from September this year and the video below featuring a local GP helps to outline the reasoning behind starting this scheme.

Please visit www.taffelycluster.com to find out about:
- Garth Olwg Lifelong Learning Centre who offer all sorts of classes and events.
- Updated local resources from the community coordinators.
​- Upcoming 'Care Navigation' scheme we are starting across all the GP practices within the cluster.

Please see the 'Breathing Space' page to find out more about local art classes which have been setup with Cluster support in order to help with stress, anxiety or depression in a supportive environment.

Alternatively, if you are looking at losing weight and improving your general health, find out more about the 'Joint Care Programme' which offers both gym sessions, as well as cooking and nutritional support, a scheme which is already making a difference to patient's lives (see video below)

We have updated the site to reflect the updated wellbeing resources available, please see the ​Local Activities page for further info.

Many thanks to those of you who have already provided helpful feedback, we are continuing to add content, as well as upgrade the site as a whole in the time since our initial launch.
We are looking to develop our presence on social media in the coming weeks to make it easier for everybody to follow local news items and website developments, so watch this space for further info.