Gosh, it's really odd going to a doctors surgery that is obviously just two houses converted…read more.. Going into the waiting room it is a little unnerving, feeling like you're going to be diagnosed by a slightly addled auntie with seven cats. But, having said that, the receptionist I spoke to today was lovely. You know you sometimes get those receptionists who look at you like you're wasting everybody's time, you aren't really ill? Well, she was the complete opposite - in fact, I'm fairly sure she called me lovely. What a nice way to start the day! I actually saw the nurse who led me down a little twisty path to her office (in what must have been an extension). She was efficient without being brisk. Her manner was very friendly and I felt at ease. Also, she gave me a prescription! That might make me sound a little bit like a junkie but I do find that some doctors will tend to dole them out willy-nilly while others keep their forms rather close to their chest. It's almost pot-luck as to whether you actually get one. However, I really felt as though I needed an inhaler, and now I've got one. She also booked an appointment for me to come in again in two weeks so that was all sorted. I must remember to ask her how her holiday went the next time I see her. She's going to New Jersey.

The place you really want to have a good experience is a doctor's surgery. I'm pretty well most of…read morethe time but I had the misfortune to be poorly for a month or so a couple of years ago. When I needed it, I had an appointment and I saw a kind and interested doctor who was "bang on the money" with the diagnosis. I had to have some investigations and staff bent over backward to accommodate. The practice nurse was reassuringly congenial, knowledgeable and helpful. I've very grateful. I love the NHS!

It get's worse. Having suffered so much pain over the years, they now ask me to purchase my own…read morepainkillers from the chemists. This is bordering silly. I take as much as 8 painkillers/day quite regular. The wife spends nearly £200/m on extras due to my illness. The NHS is a shambles, and some of the Doctors in this surgery are so ignorant it is hard to believe. My survival is not guaranteed with this surgery and I think it's time to leave. People who are disabled and in pain, I suggest you find a different surgery as this one may have been award winning 10 years ago but the Doctors there now are none of the same!

I come from an area of Cardiff where few spoke English as a first language, appointments were only…read moreavailable in 10-14 days time, the Drs always ran 30-40 mins late & all staff looked exhausted. This practice is a breath of fresh air, the usually unapproachable receptionists are so friendly & helpful, I've never had to go longer than 2 days for a non urgent appointment (only longer if I wanted to see a particular Dr), telephone appointments available same day which I find useful as I have a chronic condition. The Drs treat you as friends with good clear advice, only giving prescriptions when needed as they actually listen to your problems & concerns, no 'here take these, next patient...' Hope I never have to move!

Had a consultation with the Doctor Ravindra Kishore Tiwari at this pracice…read moresome time ago. I had never met him before, nor ever since. When I came into his room he was just sitting and looking straight ahead at a wall some few feet in front of his face. I sat in the chair placed next to his desk, and sat, and then just sat - without him saying anything, or acknowledging my presence at all, but just continuing to silently stare ahead at the wall. After a period of time that had become embarrassing, he suddenly said - "You need to train the brain" : 'Does he display a few issues of his own ? - or Wot ?'

since moving to Cardiff in September 2022, the doctors have been terrific. They helped me a great…read moredeal with my mental health meds and was sent for test for MS within a week, whereas I had to nag my old doctors which they put down to depression. They are brilliant with prescriptions and the receptionists are lovely. well, they are to me but it helps if you're nice to them. I'd be ratty too if someone came up to me demanding to be seen by the doctor and throwing a pitch fit if I wasn't able to because there were no appointment. People that complain about doctors and receptionist...I always think "how's that free medical service going?" #blessthenhs

The reception staff were rude and unfriendly. Also they were highly unhelpful, one of them laughed…read morewhen I told them I needed an urgent doctors appointment. I'd rather register somewhere else than go back I left feeling worse than when I went in. I can't speak for any of the doctors as I never got that far and couldn't be bothered to finish the application process. Stay well away and go somewhere else would be my advice.

Feeling under the weather? This medical practice is located in the heart of the city on Cathays…read moreTerrace and its present location is on one of the main routes into town used by commuters and a great number of students. The surgery now comprises of two terraced houses. They won the 'Surgery of the Year' award for its overall facilities including and access for the disabled in 1993. The practice continues to grow and develop and maintain its skills through the hard work of its current partners and team. They have a lovely Primary Healthcare Team, and you may register with any of the three doctors and will be able to see the doctor of your choice if you book your appointment in advance. The surgery accepts patients mainly from Cathays, Heath and Roath. The practice boundary does stretch to parts of Gabalfa, Lakeside and Cyncoed. If you require an appointment for urgent medical attention, phone up before 10.00 a.m. These emergency appointments can only be booked on the day. You may be assessed by the practice nurse who may provide advice, medication or referral to the doctor as appropriate. A limited number of same day appointments are also available with the duty doctor.

As with most of the charity shops along albany Ty Hafan offers a good collection of second hand…read moreproducts at an incredibly reduced price, money is placed into a children's hospice. This shop is very similar to the others with a modern renovated look and a odd assortment of cluttered clothing frames, books, and odd bits & bobs. One thing about this shop that is useful is the sorted clothing.

This shop almost perfectly balances that line between the old school brand of charity shops that…read moreare run by little olf ladies who don't know whether they have any puzzles in the back room and the new (rubbish) charity shops that have low lighting and are laid out like a boutique. This shop is new-looking but it will still offer you the excitement - sounds like an odd word to use, I know - of a good old rummage. Also, this is a local charity (a children's hospice) so you will be helping out local people. That's a wonderful thing. Beware, it's easy to miss, hidden in a little recess next to Howells Solicitors, so keep your eyes peeled. I recommend this placee unreservedly to you.

Awful service. Disorganised with prescriptions. Wouldn't recommend to anyone. Unreliable practice.read more

Terrible gp surgery, the receptionist's never lift the phone and rude if they do answer. We had to…read morestruggle to get our son registered and then getting his medication is always a nightmare. We had an appointment which we confirmed 2 weeks in advance , just to know on the day that they have cancelled the appointment without informing. As a doctor in the NHS Wales myself, it is sad to see this kind of service. Unfortunately surgeries like this give NHS a bad name.