NHS Physiotherapy       

Simple physiotherapy is provided at the surgery. More complex cases are seen at either Keynsham Health Centre or Paulton Hospital. Patients may be referred by a doctor or nurse, or may self-refer using a form available from the surgery reception.

Retinal Screening           

This is a national screening programme for patients aged 11 and over who have diabetes.

The Retinal Screening Unit attend the surgery once a month. Patients are invited by letter to attend once a year, unless they need to be referred to an eye clinic.

If delivering in hospital (St. Michaels/Southmead in Bristol, Royal United Hospital Bath or Ashcombe Unit Weston General) you will be cared for in labour by the midwives there.

Contact Numbers for maternity units:

ST.Michaels - 0117 342 5325

Southmead - 0117 414 6916

RUH - 01225 826 454

Ashcombe Unit Weston General - 01934 636 363

Community midwives provide a homebirth service, with a 24 hour on-call rota, with colleagues from UHB Trust. They run, with the support of an obstetric Physiotherapist, Antenatal/Parentcraft courses. They work very closely with your GPs, Health Visitor and all the hospitals. They are happy to give pre-conceptual advice.

When first pregnant, please book your early midwife appointment using the following link: http://bit.ly/UHBWbooking &lt

NHS Physiotherapy       

Simple physiotherapy is provided at the surgery. More complex cases are seen at either Keynsham Health Centre or Paulton Hospital. Patients may be referred by a doctor or nurse, or may self-refer using a form available from the surgery reception.

Retinal Screening           

This is a national screening programme for patients aged 11 and over who have diabetes.

The Retinal Screening Unit attend the surgery once a month. Patients are invited by letter to attend once a year, unless they need to be referred to an eye clinic.

The District Nurses visit housebound patients to provide a wide range of nursing support.

Some of the services they provide are Palliative and terminal care, wound care, Health education and promotion, support for patients and their family carers.

They can be contacted on 0300 247 0200.

Health Visitors (children under 5)          

The Health Visiting team for the Chew Valley is based at Chew Valley Children’s Centre and can be contacted on 01225 613887. They make contact with all new mums or with families who move to the area, and in particular they offer support to families of children with extra needs. They run outreach sessions in local villages – call them for more information.

Talking Therapies

Psychological (talking) therapies are provided at the surgery by LIFT Psychology. Patients may refer themselves, or a GP may suggest a referral. If you are stressed, anxious, depressed or unable to cope, you can get help through one to one sessions, computer-based activities, or group courses. You will meet with a practitioner at the surgery who will discuss different options and help you to choose the best approach.

For more information or to book an appointment, ring LIFT on 01225 675150