Visitors to Meddygfa Betws-y-coed
If you are visiting the area and need to see a doctor, we are able to see you for an emergency necessary basis. This means an illness that has come on suddenly. We are unable to see temporary residents/overseas visitors for ongoing problems or long term conditions unless it is urgent.
For general health advice you can contact NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or visit their website http://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/
To get an appointment at our surgery, you will need to ring our reception on 01690 710205 at 8am on the day you require an appointment. If there are no appointments available, and you require an appointment on an immediately necessary basis, we will offer you a phone call from the doctor who will then assess the situation.
Local Pharmacy
You will find the nearest chemist in Llanrwst. There you can access advice and buy medication over the counter.
Dental Problems
Please note that we do not deal with dental problems. If you need dental treatment whilst in the area, please phone NHS Direct on 0845 46 47. Alternatively you can visit their website http://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/
Accessing Medical Attention Out Of Hours
If you need to access medical attention outside of surgery hours, contact Out of Hours Team on 0300 123 55 66.
Local Hospital Details
There is an Accident and Emergency department in two of the local hospitals.
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 2PW
Telephone: 01248 384 384
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Rhuddlan Road
Bodelwyddan
Rhyl
Denbighshire
LL18 5UJ
Telephone: 01745 583910
Minor Injuries Unit
Minor injuries unit are:
Llandudno General Hospital
Hospital Road
Llandudno
Conwy
LL30 1LB
(01492 860066)
Or
Ysbyty Alltwen
Tremadog
Gwynedd
LL49 9AQ
(01766 510010)
Patients from Abroad
If you need treatment and you live outside the UK, you will need to be seen as a private patient. This service will be chargeable please ring the surgery for breakdown of costs.
