Priory Surgery, Wells Rd

18/10/2025

🌸 World Menopause Day – 18 October 🌸

Today we're raising awareness of the menopause and perimenopause — natural life stages that can bring real challenges to physical and mental wellbeing.

Common symptoms can include:

Hot flushes
Poor sleep
Mood changes or anxiety
Brain fog
Joint pain

Every person’s experience is different — and you don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you're seeking advice, symptom relief, or just want to talk, we’re here to help.

Please see our website page for all the support we can offer:

https://www.priorysurgerybristol.co.uk/womens-health--menopause-care

📘 Visit www.menopausematters.co.uk
or www.nhs.uk/menopause
for trusted advice

16/10/2025

07/10/2025

04/10/2025

A Big Thank You!

We’d like to say a huge thank you to all our patients who attended the surgery for their Flu and COVID vaccines today in this stormy weather.

We vaccinated 1036 patients with flu plus some patients also had their COVID and pneumococcal vaccines alongside this.

An extra special thanks goes to our amazing staff, who kindly gave up their Saturday to make sure our patients were vaccinated and safe for the winter. They are fantastic!

We are back again to do the same next Saturday so if you are eligible for Flu and/or COVID please contact the surgery Monday

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/l81084

17/09/2025

Today is World Patient Safety Day.

The NHS have introduced Martha's Rule to help detect signs of deterioration early — and it applies to patients of all ages.

For parents with children in hospital, you know your child better than anyone and may notice small changes before the care team does.

Please tell your care team if your child:
• has a high temperature — sweating, shivering or feeling hotter or colder than usual when you touch them
• has a different cry to normal
• has any changes to their skin, for example they are pale or have a rash (this may be harder to see on black or brown skin) or sores or blisters
• is unusually sleepy or hard to wake
• is irritable or restless
• is not interested in feeding, drinking or eating
• is breathing faster than normal, grunting with each breath or wheezing
• is peeing much less or has blood in their poo

Speak up about anything that worries you — it could help prevent more serious health problems. If you're still concerned, Martha's Rule gives you the right to request a rapid review.

For more information, search ‘Martha’s Rule NHS’.

14/09/2025

*** JOB OPPORTUNITY ***

We're Hiring: Patient Experience and Engagement Manager

Location: Priory Surgery, Bristol
Hours: Part-time 25 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
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Are you passionate about making a real difference in patients’ lives?

Do you thrive in a busy, people-focused environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We're looking for a warm, proactive, and organised Patient Experience and Engagement Manager to join our friendly GP practice team.

This is a key leadership role focused on improving the patient journey and managing our fantastic patient navigation team to ensure every patient feels welcome, heard, and supported.
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What you’ll be doing:
• Leading and supporting our patient navigation team to provide excellent front-of-house service
• Acting as the first point of contact for patient feedback, concerns, and complaints
• Using patient insight to drive improvements in how we deliver care and services
• Building strong relationships with patients, families, and the local community
• Helping to run our patient volunteer group
• Supporting practice operations to ensure everything runs smoothly day to day

What we’re looking for:
• Someone with team management or supervisory experience (ideally in healthcare or customer service)
• A real people-person with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Confidence using IT systems (experience with EMIS is a bonus)
• Organised, compassionate, and calm under pressure
• Passionate about improving patient experience and access to care

Please click on the link below for further information and to apply:

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A0490-25-0001

05/09/2025

*** JOB OPPORTUNITY ***

Priory Surgery are looking for a BANK Patient Navigator to join our Receptionist team!

This role is to cover planned annual leave, normally with 1-3 months notice as well as on the day sickness cover. Sessions are 8am-1.15pm and 1.15pm-6.30pm.

The successful candidates will join the reception team and be the first point of contact for our patients as well as working with the wider admin team and clinical teams.

If you are flexible, a good communicator, able to understand and main patient confidentiality, be punctual, reliable and hardworking.
Your applications are welcome by emailing a CV to bnssg.priory.surgery@nhs.net or by clicking on the below link:

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A0490-25-0000

01/09/2025

Appointment Stats From August 2025

31/08/2025

🕯️ International Overdose Awareness Day
31 August 2025

Today, we pause to remember those we have lost to overdose and acknowledge the grief felt by the families and friends left behind. 💜

Overdose is a preventable tragedy. This day is a chance to raise awareness, reduce the stigma surrounding drug-related deaths, and promote informed conversations about support, recovery, and harm reduction.

You are not alone. Whether you are grieving, struggling, or supporting someone else, help is available.

💬 Need support?

Bristol Drugs Project www.bdp.org.uk

National support: Talk to Frank | 0300 123 6600

NHS Drug Addiction Help

No life lost is ever forgotten. Together, we remember. Together, we support.

💜

05/08/2025

Appointment Stats For July 2025

25/07/2025

Appointments Stats For June 2025

14/07/2025

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