VE Day 80

We are remembering those who served.
It was an honour to meet this lady ahead of VE Day today, whose work at Bletchley Park was vital to our wartime effort. Britain's code and cipher school in the iconic huts and blocks of Bletchley, a Victorian mansion, served as the UK's secret codebreaking headquarters during World War Two.
Coded messages sent by the Nazis, including orders from Adolf Hitler, were intercepted and then translated.

Gwenfron worked on the Typex machine, a cipher machine used to encrypt and decrypt messages, including those intercepted from German Enigma machines.
We were privileged to listen to her memories of her time in Bletchley and signing the Official Secrets Act.

Gwenfron was 18 when she was called for an interview in the Port Talbot Labour Exchange where she was asked how she would support the war effort.
She wanted to be a nurse, but was told she was too slight for the role.
This led her to London - a city she had never been to before - where she was assigned to Bletchley Park.
Gwenfron said she was "proud" of her service and even got promoted while working there from 14 August 1944 to 26 September 1945.
At a time when fears about German spies were heightened, you could only talk to people you "worked with, or you lived with," according to Gwenfron.
She said she never heard the air raid siren go off at Bletchley Park which contrasted with her time in Wales.
"They kept away. At home it used to go off quite often. Especially when they were going over Swansea," she said.

Be warned!

⚠️ We’re seeing an increasing number of posts like this offering tooth whitening — but please remember: in the UK, whitening is classed as an act of dentistry. That means legally it can ONLY be done by either a dentist or a hygienist under the prescription of a dentist.

Don’t risk your smile. Know the law.

Happy New Year!

If, like us, you're in disbelief that it's already the end of the year, take a look back at 2024's highlights at the Practice. Head to our Facebook or Instagram page.
It's been a very busy year with an emotional end as in December we celebrated 60 years of the Practice and we said goodbye to Angela, who is already enjoying her retirement.
We have also been busy during the year refurbishing the surgerys and the outside of the Practice. As usual, throughout the year, the team continued to develop their skills with Continuing Professional Development and Training to ensure we provide the best service for our patients. We also enjoyed lots of cake as we celebrated team birthdays, work anniversary's and exam success! 🙌

We would like to wish you all the best for 2025, from all of us at Talbot Road Dental Practice. Thank you all for your support,  and a special thank you for our Christmas chocolates and biscuits 😋 Much appreciated!

Gold!!!

We're as happy as our little Robin, taking his bath!
We are pleased to inform you that we have been successful in achieving a Gold Award in 2024 as part of the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme.
What is the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme?
The scheme from Public Health Wales has been designed to help independent primary care contractors to improve the environmental sustainability of their day-to-day practice.
Why is it important?
Climate change affects us all and can have negative impacts on individual and population health. We all need to do our part to mitigate climate change. That is why we as a Practice have taken part in the Framework since 2022. Gold is the top achievable award. Thank you to Clare for her hard work in coordinating the application and the video on our Facebook and Instagram sites.
 

Back to school for our team!

We are delighted to announce that Ann-Marie, Richard, Sophie, Kate, Nicky, Clare, Grace and Isabella have attended and passed their emergency First Aid at Work Course.

For some of them it was all new, and for others a refresher, but now they all have the ability and confidence to use first aid skills in a real-life situation, after being assessed using a range of practical demonstrations.

Our thanks to Paul Staddon from A Star Training (Wales) for leading a fun and informative session.

Why have they done the emergency first aid course?

Having members of the team at Talbot Road Dental Practice who have passed their emergency first aid at work course means they both have the skills and confidence to respond to a range of first aid emergencies and accidents, caring for our patients and fellow staff members! It also meets the requirements specified by the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations.

Well done all!

Spot the dummy!

Thank you to Mark Dawson for our CPR training yesterday. Our team completes training in Basic Life Support and Medical Emergencies every year, ensuring your safety at every visit.
What is CPR?
 CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) is an emergency lifesaving procedure, performed when the heart stops beating. Each year over 30,000 people have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the UK, with less than one in ten surviving - giving CPR and using a defibrillator can more than double someone’s chance of survival.
Take just 15 minutes to learn or refresh your CPR skills for free - they could be some of the most important minutes you spend - and you could save a life!  Visit https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/learn-cpr-in-15-minutes#understanding
Please share and encourage your friends and family to learn CPR

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3 Fabulous 5 star Google Reviews this month already!
We are always thrilled to hear about your positive experiences at Talbot Road.
Our team takes great pride in delivering the highest quality of care throughout your visit- from the warm welcome at reception to your treatment and hygiene appointments.
As a small team your kind words mean the world to us! We're committed to providing a professional and friendly experience for our patients.
Thank you for your Reviews 😃🦷
We look forward to seeing you all again.

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