Shirehampton Group Practice

09/10/2025

Do you help look after a friend or family member who struggles to manage their medicines? 💊

The Personalised Medication Support Service offers practical help for people who find it difficult to organise or remember to take their medication. The service can provide a range of digital devices and electronic reminder systems to help manage medicines more confidently.

Visit our website for more information and get in touch to see if this support is right for you and the people you care for - link in the comments below.

02/10/2025

UPDATE 11.00AM: The issue with eConsults earlier this morning has now been resolved and you should be able to submit an eConsult from all routes eg. NHS App, website link via either smartphone or desktop.

30/09/2025

To improve our services, we are using a technology provider called Hippo Labs.

They help us to identify patients with healthcare needs that need regular monitoring (e.g. Annual Reviews, blood tests, medication review etc) and enable us to invite you to book in for those appointments via various messaging services (e.g. NHS App, emails, text messages, WhatsApp).

You may notice that some of our invitation messages look slightly different, but please be reassured that these are legitimate messages sent by the Practice.

If you are using the NHS App please turn your notifications on as this will be the first method that we use to send invitations.

If you receive an invitation via email, it will be sent from "GP Recall Support".

Whatsapp messages would be sent from Hippo Labs.

Please be reassured that while you may continue to receive links to be able to book appointments, you will still always have the option to call us directly to book your Treatment Room appointments.

Hippo Labs are a UK-based company that follow all NHS digital standards. They will never use or sell your data to another party. To find out more, please have a read of our updated Privacy Notice on our website.

22/09/2025

Last month, 387 routine face-to-face appointments were booked with our GPs but sadly 30 of these were not attended. This is equivalent to around 1 in 12 appointments that could have been used for other patients.

This morning, one of our GPs had 12 face-to-face appointments booked, but FIVE of the patients failed to attend, meaning over an hour of wasted GP time, which could have been used for other patients waiting for routine appointments.

If you are unable to attend an appointment for whatever reason, there are several ways you can cancel, so that the appointment can be freed up for someone else.

You can cancel via the text reminder, or via your NHS App. Please make sure we have an up-to-date mobile number for you.
Or you can call our main number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and use our automated check and cancel service. This is the first option you will be offered when you phone in.
Otherwise, please do call and speak to a receptionist so that they can cancel the appointment for you.

PLEASE HELP US BY CANCELLING ANY APPOINTMENT YOU CANNOT ATTEND.
Thank you for your help.

19/09/2025

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening

11/09/2025

Bristol Tea & Tech is a free digital skills service run by the North Bristol Advice Centre (NBAC) that supports older people in north Bristol to gain confidence and skills with technology, offering free drop-in sessions, pop-ups, and structured courses at various community locations.

Participants can bring their own devices or use the service's resources to learn about navigating the internet, using email and apps, and staying safe online, all while enjoying a free cuppa.

Who it's for:
Anyone aged 55 and over who wants to learn or improve their digital skills.
Both beginners and those with some experience are welcome.

What to expect:
Friendly volunteers who will help you with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
The option to use the service's own devices.
Help with topics like online navigation, email, text messages, and downloading apps.
Advice on online safety and security.

09/09/2025

We’re excited to be hosting our second Hospice Art Exhibition this October!

From scenic paintings to handmade crafts, every piece in our Art Exhibition has been created by the patients we care for and the staff that support them. 🎨

Entry is free – bring a friend, browse the art and show your support for hospice care.

When? Saturday 4 October from 10.30am to 4pm

Where? St Peter’s Hospice, Charlton Road, Brentry, BS10 6NL

08/09/2025

Happy Know Your Numbers! Week 2025. Let's work together to lower the nation's blood pressure. Remember, high blood pressure is one of the most preventable and treatable health conditions – yet it remains one of the UK’s biggest killers.

If you do not have access to a blood pressure monitor, you can pop in to reception where we have a health monitor machine that you can use for free.
Your readings will then be added to your GP record and reviewed by one of our clinical team.

Happy Know Your Numbers! Week 2025. Let's work together to lower the nation's blood pressure. Remember, high blood pressure is one of the most preventable and treatable health conditions – yet it remains one of the UK’s biggest killers.

28/08/2025

We are working to improve the support offered to people following a cancer diagnosis.

If you have received care and support from your GP practice after your cancer diagnosis, we would like to hear from you.

Please take our quick survey to help us understand your experience - link in the comments below 👇

22/08/2025

Our Autumn/Winter vaccination clinics will be held at the Practice on Saturday 4th & 18th October 2025

You can get the free flu vaccine if you:
• are aged 65 or over
• have certain long-term health conditions
• are pregnant
• live in a care home
• are the main carer for someone, or receive a carer's allowance
• live with someone who has a weakened immune system

A Covid vaccine booster is also available for a smaller group of patients who:
• are residents in a care home for older adults
• are aged 75 years and over
• are immunosuppressed due to disease or treatment

You may receive a letter from the national booking system inviting you to one of the local pharmacies to have a Flu jab and/or Covid Booster.
We strongly urge you to have your vaccinations with the Practice. The Practice has knowledge of which other vaccines you require and will administer them at the same time. This is very important to protect against other disease.
The practice relies on the income generated from the flu program to fund our Practice. Without this income we would risk having to reduce some of our services.
Please support the surgery by doing this.

📱 Appointment invites will be sent out to patients via text message in September, but if you are eligible and wish to book before this, then please contact the Practice.

We will call those patients who are registered as housebound with details of when the team will visit.

19/08/2025

Get your prescriptions before the August . Most practices ask patients to order prescriptions at least three working days in advance.

Phoning 999 because you have run out of your prescription is not a suitable use of our resources.

22/07/2025

☀️ With the summer school holidays just around the corner, has been preparing for one of the busiest times of the year!

by following 10 simple steps to stay safe and well this summer, including:

📍 Knowing your exact location using what3words
💚 Spending 15 minutes learning CPR
🗺️ Learning where your nearest defibrillator is located

Whether you’re a resident or a visitor to the South West this summer, a little preparation goes a long way.

👉 Take a look at all 10 tips here 🔗🔽

https://www.swast.nhs.uk/news/ambulance-service-shares-safety-tips-ahead-of-school-summer-holidays-1366