Downton Road Surgery

03/09/2025

With winter quickly approaching we would like to encourage all our patients who are entitled to a flu vaccination to come along to our first drop in clinic on Wednesday 1st October.
More details to follow we just wanted you to ......

29/08/2025

08/08/2025

There will be no drop in blood session from the 18th - 25th of August.
The 25th is a Bank holiday - normal drop in services with resume Tuesday the 26th 07.30 - 08.00am.

22/07/2025

If you are coming to the Knowle West Community Fun Day next week, you can have your bike checked for free with the Dr Bike service! There are 8 slots available on the day. You can book your slot on the Eventbrite link below, we will also have a paper sign up sheet on the day. Slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Come join us at Knowle West Community Fun Day for free bike check-ups by Dr Bike - book your slot here.11am-3pm on Tuesday 29th July.

16/07/2025

🍇 This Summer Holidays, come and cook @ Square Food Foundation in Knowle!
🍜 For ages 8-11 and 11-14
👋 Accessibility
• Our kitchen with step-free access is based in The Park Centre – there is an Accessible Toilet on site.
• We have ear defenders and sensory toys available.
• There is a garden space and opportunities for you to have breaks throughout the day.
• Please feel free to get in touch if you want to discuss how we can make our space and session more accessible for you.
👩‍🍳 What will we be doing?
• Preparing and cooking tasty food
• Learning new skills
• Meeting new people
🍕 Free of charge to attend!
• For young people in receipt of Benefits Related Free School Meals.
🍽️ Lunch Provided!
We will be sitting down to enjoy the food you have created – there will be snacks and drinks available throughout the day.
✅ Checks and training!
Our Cookery Teachers are fully DBS checked and trained in safeguarding.

📆 Book now!
8-11 y/o
https://eequ.org/book/summer-cooking-for-8-11-yo-in-knowle-with-square-food-foundation-16034
11-14 y/o
https://eequ.org/book/summer-cooking-for-11-14-yo-in-knowle-with-square-food-foundation-16058

14/07/2025

Smokefree Bristol: New Smoking Cessation Service for Bristol
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/smoke-free-bristol/bristol-stop-smoking

People using the service will have access to:
• Free stop smoking aids including ni****ne replacement therapy, non-tobacco-industry-affiliated vapes, medication (where clinically appropriate)
• Behavioural support from trained advisors
• Support can be via telephone, in person, in a number of community clinics, and watch out for the mobile van!
• Free Quit with Bella app, with AI features and available in multiple different languages for smoking cessation support on the go.

To refer to the service visit www.bristol.gov.uk/smoke-free-bristol to complete the online referral form. Or you can:
• call: 0800 772 3437
• text: QUIT to 66777

26/06/2025

We are aware that it is being widely advertised that GP practices can prescribe Mounjaro injections for weight loss.

We are not currently able to offer this service as we are awaiting further contract information from our commissioners.

If we can offer this service in future we will be in contact with the small number of patients who are eligible under the current NHS guidelines.

19/06/2025

💬 Did you know… as part of our PCN we have a Health and Wellbeing Coach? 💬
Kathy Kingdon is our Community Wellbeing Coach for Physical Activity and Movement – here to help you stay active, build confidence, and improve your overall wellbeing.
She can support you with:
🧘‍♀️ Gentle group exercise classes
💪 One-to-one movement sessions
🏠 Home visits with fall-proof exercises
🥗 General lifestyle & dietary advice
🗣 Motivation, confidence-building & support
👣 Whether you're just getting started or looking to stay active, Kathy can help you take the next step.
📍 Sessions in Knowle West, Whitchurch & Stockwood
💷 Just £4 – and your first 3 sessions are FREE!
📞 Call: 07739 649 778
📧 Email: kathy.kingdon@knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk
Let's MOVE TOGETHER and feel stronger, steadier and more connected 🌟
See full details below!

16/06/2025

Our phones are not in full service this morning - if you are calling to request a prescription please send an email request to bnssg.prescriptions.drs@nhs.net