Many health-related activities take place within the practice, as well as the usual appointments to see the doctor or nurse. If you need further information or wish to make an appointment please speak to the receptionist. These activities include:
Asthma annual review
For patients who are due an annual asthma review. Please would you answer the questions on the form in the link below and submit it to us. If your symptoms...
Blood pressure
For patients with a history of high blood pressure, it can be useful for average readings to be taken every 6-12 months (prior to your annual review) and when making...
Child health
There is a full program of child health care in the practice involving doctors, nurses, and health visitors. Routine examinations, development assessments and immunisations are offered at appropriate intervals at...
Contraception / Family Planning
All of the doctors and some of the practice nurses are able to offer a wide range of contraception advice and care. Simply make an appointment in the usual way...
COPD review questionnaire
Complete the online form below before your review appointment.
Diabetes annual review
It is important that those with diabetes receive regular care and you will be offered a clinic or review appointment as necessary.
Having a baby
The practice offers a program of care for expectant mothers, in conjunction with community midwives and Southmead Hospital obstetric unit. If you think you are pregnant you can arrange for...
Health promotion
We are keen to promote health and to prevent illness where possible. You may therefore be asked to answer a health promotion sheet or be invited to attend a health...
Immunisations
See the practice nurse if you need immunisations against tetanus, polio, rubella etc. For information about the MMR vaccine please go to the NHS website.
Nurse clinics
You may make an appointment to see the nurse for a variety of things. These include: Blood Tests Blood Pressure 24hr Blood Pressure Dressings Stitch removal Cervical smears Immunisations Child...
Travel and health
If you are travelling abroad be sure to pick up one of our leaflets offering advice about health precautions. If you need immunisations or malaria tablets then please discuss this...
Well Woman Program
We encourage women to see the practice nurse about cervical smears, how to examine the breasts, pre-pregnancy advice, how to manage the menopause etc. It is particularly important that you...
Minor surgery
The Practice offers a fortnightly minor surgery service to assess and remove appropriate lesions. Lesions need to be ‘troublesome (e.g. being rubbed or irritated by clothing or bags). We are...
Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 6th June, 2025