Clinics We Offer

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Baby Clinic

GP for postnatal 8 week checks and immunisations.

Health visitors hold a drop-in Child Health Clinic for children 0-5 years of age, on Wednesdays from 9.15am to 11.30am at the Early Years Centre (opposite the Health Centre). You can also call at The Withywood Centre 9-30 to 12.30 and 1-30pm to 4.30pm. Tel: 0117 9878325

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Asthma & Diabetes

Nurse led clinics are held regularly to monitor your illness, and offer advice and support.

 

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Contraception - Family Planning

Doctors are keen to give contraceptive advice. All consultations are confidential, regardless of age.  If you need emergency contraception you can speak to the practice nurse, triage nurse or make an appointment with your doctor.

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District Nurses

If you are unable to attend the surgery for essential nursing care, the district nurses may visit you at home. This is subject to assessment and we always recommend that you attend the surgery if you can. If you feel you cannot come to the surgery then you need to contact The Single Point of Access on 0117 903 0202 and leave a message and they will contact you.

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Chiropractor

Chiropractic is proven to be extremely safe approach to relieve lower back pain, neck and arm pain as well as injuries such as whiplash and sports injuries. Alison Archibold and her team hold surgeries on a Wednesday and will contact you for an appointment after referral from your doctor.

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Drug and Alcohol Services

If you feel you have any problems about drink or drugs your doctor may be able to refer you on to specialist services. The practice follows the South Bristol Methadone protocol where all patients receiving methadone on prescription must see a Drugs Worker. All consultations are confidential.

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Lifestyle

Dietician

A doctor may refer you to a dietician if your weight is endangering your health.

Smoking 

If you are interested in giving up smoking please click on the following link: 

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/web/live-well-bristol/be-smoke-free

Living Well with COPD -  Living Well with COPD is a pilot programme that has been put in place in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to better support people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at home and help reduce unnecessary admission into hospital.  https://bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk/health-wellbeing/living-well-with-copd/

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Immunisations

It is important to keep up to date with your immunisations to avoid serious illnesses. 

  • Childhood Immunisations - It’s important to make sure that your child has all of their routine childhood vaccinations. It’s the most effective way of keeping them protected against infectious diseases.

    Ideally, children should have their vaccinations at the right age to protect them as early as possible and to minimise the risk of infection.

    Your GP will be able to tell you what vaccinations children need. You can also find more information about children’s vaccinations and benefits on the Vaccinations page on the NHS website.

  • Flu Vaccinations – We will invite you to attend for a flu immunisation. For more information and eligibility, please visit the Flu Influenza vaccine page on the NHS website.
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Maternity

When you are pregnant you will receive regular care from your midwife before and after your baby is born.

 

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Minor Surgery

The doctors are able to inject joints and remove some skin lumps. Talk to your GP for details.

 

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Physiotherapy

A doctor may refer you to see a physiotherapist. They offer advice and treat problems with muscles or joints e.g. after an injury.  There are usually 2 physiotherapists available for appointments, each patient is assessed and the need for follow up appointments is discussed. The PCT has a strict policy on discharging patients who fail to attend their initial or subsequent appointments. Each new problem requires a separate doctor’s referral.

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Podiatry (foot care)

If you have a problem with your foot care, or an illness that can affect your feet, like diabetes, please contact the NHS Trust Office in Hartcliffe Health Centre Tel:0117 3015200. The office is here in the same building. 

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Community Clinics for lower leg wounds at the Withywood Centre

A weekly community clinic has been set up at the Withywood Centre for people with lower leg wounds.  During the clinics, patients can receive compression therapy or other lower leg treatments, with support from our friendly nurses and volunteers, whilst enjoying a cup of tea and socialising with other people experiencing the same condition. To support the initiative, Bristol Ageing Better has commissioned Age UK Bristol to provide volunteer support and to arrange patient transport.

Patients can attend the clinic instead of their usual weekly appointment at the GP surgery. The clinic is being piloted for 12 months, beginningvApril 2017. It is organised by South Bristol Primary Care Collaborative and supported by Bristol Ageing Better.

 The clinics take place every Thursday morning from 09.30am in the Withywood Centre. If you are interested in attending, please contact your GP practice nursing team to find out more.