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Health and Social Care

Welcome to the Health and Social Care area of the website.
 
Here you will find information on a variety of topics including dentists, opticians, GPs and pharmacies in Torfaen. You can also find out about the Pharmacy First Minor Ailment Scheme and download a series of Social Services based public information leaflets.
 

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Health, Social Care & Well-being Strategy|

This Strategy describes the actions that will be taken to improve health and well-being for the people of Torfaen.

The second strategy (2008 - 2011) is due for publication in April 2008. 

 

 

Environmental Health Officer inspecting premises

Environmental Health investigates notifications of infectious diseases (particularly food poisoning) from GPs, the public, businesses and other local authorities. If you are concerned about food poisoning contact the Council.
 
 
Public Information Leaflets
Do you need information on a Social Services related matter but don’t know where to start? Our Public Information library provides copies of many of our Social Services leaflets for you to download.
 
 
Front Cover of SPK Out magazine
Young people across Torfaen aged between 11 and 25 years old have been consulted regarding the issues that affect their health, social care & well-being. The issues were used to create a glossy magazine called “SPK OUT”
 
 

A-Z of Services

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Visit the Gwent Health Authority website at www.gwent-ha.wales.nhs.uk|
Visit the NSPCC website at www.nspcc.org.uk|
Visit the Torfaen Mind website at www.torfaenmind.co.uk|
Visit the Gwent Association for the Blind website at www.gwentblind.org|