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We are a GP practice based in South Bristol. Our aim is to bring patients, staff and community partners together to help you live healthier lives.

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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.

💜

29/08/2025

🎒✨ Back to School: Supporting Your Child’s Health & Wellbeing ✨🎒

As the new school term approaches, it’s natural for children (and parents!) to feel a mix of excitement and nerves. A few gentle reminders can help make the return smoother and healthier for everyone:

🧠 Manage Anxiety
It’s okay for children to feel worried about going back to school — especially after a long break.

Talk openly and listen to their concerns 💬

Reassure them about what’s staying the same, and help them prepare for anything new

Routines help — regular sleep and screen time limits can ease transitions

💉 Check Health Essentials

Are their vaccinations up to date?

Do they need asthma inhalers or medications kept at school?

Make sure they’ve had a recent eye test or hearing check if needed

Pack healthy snacks and water to keep them fuelled and hydrated

🧼 Remind them about hygiene
Regular handwashing 🧼 and tissues for sneezes 🤧 can help reduce the spread of bugs at school.

If you need any support or want to discuss your child’s health before term starts, we're here to help. 💙

27/08/2025

💙 Know Your Numbers Week: Free Webinar Alert! 💙
Want to take control of your blood pressure and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes?

🩺 Join Living Well Taking Control for a free 40-minute webinar on Tuesday 10th September 2025, 12:00–12:40pm
Learn how looking after your blood pressure can improve your overall wellbeing — from stress and sleep, to movement and nutrition.

✅ Understand the link between blood pressure and blood sugar
✅ Get practical lifestyle tips
✅ Explore easy ways to add movement into your day
✅ Find out how sleep and stress affect your health

📅 Date: Tuesday 10 September
🕛 Time: 12:00–12:40pm
🔗 Register here: https://blood-pressure-and-diabetes-lwtc.eventbrite.com
📱 Or scan the QR code on the poster to book your place!

This is a great opportunity to learn how small changes can make a big difference 💪

25/08/2025

🌸 BS13 Health Fun Day – Thursday 28th August 2025 🌸

Our friends at Swift Primary Care Network are hosting a Health Fun Day and you’re invited! 🎉

📍 Hartcliffe Methodist Church, 51 Mowcroft Road, Bristol, BS13 0LT
🕚 11am – 3pm

✨ What’s happening on the day?
🎨 Craft Activities
🖌️ Face Painting
🩺 Drop-in Health Checks
🚲 Bike Fixing
🥗 Free Food

It’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a family-friendly day out while also accessing useful health and wellbeing support.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Come along, join the fun, and celebrate community health in BS13!

21/08/2025

📣 August Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🗓️

Please make a note of our availability over the Bank Holiday weekend:

📞 Phone Lines & Front Desks
We will be open until 6.30pm on Friday 23rd August
We will reopen at 8.30am on Tuesday 27th August

🚑 Need urgent medical help while we’re closed?
Visit 👉 www.111.nhs.uk
Or call 📞 111 for medical advice that cannot wait.

🏥 South Bristol Community Hospital
Offers walk-in urgent care, open daily 8:00am – 8:00pm
📍 Hengrove Promenade, Bristol, BS14 0DE
📞 0300 1246290

🚨 Please only use 999 or A&E for life-threatening emergencies.

💊 Some local pharmacies will be open over the Bank Holiday with limited hours.
Check opening times here 👉 http://www.england.nhs.uk/.../pha.../pharmacy-opening-hours/

Thank you for helping us keep services running smoothly!

20/08/2025

👁️ Contact Lens Health Week – 18–22 August 2025

Wearing contact lenses? Now’s the perfect time to check your routine and make sure you're caring for your eyes properly!

Poor contact lens hygiene can lead to serious eye infections — but good habits make a big difference.

🔟 Top Tips for Healthy Lens Wear:
✔️ Wash and dry hands before handling lenses
✔️ Rub and rinse lenses as directed (even “no-rub” types)
✔️ Never sleep in lenses unless approved by your optician
✔️ Keep cases clean and replace them regularly
✔️ Never use tap water or saliva to clean lenses
✔️ Stick to your schedule – don’t over-wear lenses

😣 Experiencing redness, discomfort, or blurred vision? Stop wearing your lenses and get checked.

Your eyes are precious — let’s protect them together!

19/08/2025

🌍 World Humanitarian Day – 19 August

Today we honour the people around the world who dedicate their lives to helping others in times of crisis — often in the most challenging and dangerous conditions.

From doctors, nurses and aid workers, to volunteers and first responders — World Humanitarian Day is about recognising their courage, compassion, and commitment to humanity.

💙 This year’s theme is about showing solidarity with those affected by conflict, natural disasters, displacement, and health emergencies.

At Bridge View Medical, we stand with communities everywhere striving for health, dignity, and peace — and we thank those who work every day to make that possible.

18/08/2025

🎗️ World Breast Cancer Research Day – 18 August 2025

Today we recognise the power of research in transforming lives through earlier detection, better treatment, and hope for a cure.

🧪 Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, affecting thousands of lives every year. Thanks to ongoing research, survival rates have significantly improved — but there is still more to do.

💡 Research helps us:
🔍 Understand risk factors and genetics
🧫 Develop more effective, less invasive treatments
📅 Improve early detection and screening
❤️ Offer better quality of life during and after treatment

🌟 On this day, we honour the scientists, researchers, healthcare workers, and everyone affected by breast cancer who inspire progress every day.

🔗 Learn more or donate to support research: www.worldbreastcancerresearchday.org

15/08/2025

🩺 Do you have lived experience with gynaecological health issues?
Your voice could help shape the future of women's healthcare in our region.

Bristol City Council and the BNSSG Integrated Care System are looking for two public contributors to join the Gynaecology Healthcare Needs Assessment Oversight Group from September to December 2025.

💬 Share your ideas, experiences and concerns
🕒 Commit just 3 hours per month
💷 Receive £20/hour, travel expenses & support
🌐 Meetings in Bristol or online

This is your chance to help improve services for conditions such as endometriosis, menopause, pelvic pain and more.

📧 Interested? Email bnssgghna@gmail.com by 20th August 2025 with:

Why you're interested

What you could bring to the role

Let’s make gynaecological health a priority together 💜

14/08/2025

💙 Bristol Men’s Sexual Assault/Abuse Peer Support Group
No one should face trauma alone.

This weekly support group offers a safe, welcoming space for Men and Trans Men who have experienced sexual abuse or assault at any point in their lives.

🗓 Wednesdays – 6:30pm arrival, 6:45-8:00pm
📍 Central Bristol
💬 A place to talk, listen, and find understanding from others with shared experiences.

📞 Contact: 0117 342 6999
📧 Email: thebridge@uhbw.nhs.uk
to find out more or join the group.

Please share – you never know who might need this.

13/08/2025

💊 Antibiotics – Use Them Wisely

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them can put you and others at risk.
Antibiotic resistance is a growing global concern, and we all have a part to play in protecting these vital medicines.

Here’s how you can help:
🚫 Don’t expect antibiotics for every illness — they won’t work on viruses like colds or flu
✅ Trust your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist to advise when antibiotics are genuinely needed
📋 Always take antibiotics exactly as prescribed
🗑️ Never save leftovers or share antibiotics with others

Let’s make sure antibiotics are available for when they’re really needed — now and for future generations.

📖 Read more: How We Can Stop Antibiotic Resistance – BBC

11/08/2025

🌱 National Allotments Week | 11–17 August 2025
This year’s theme is “Allotments and Wellbeing” — and it couldn’t be more fitting!

Whether you're a seasoned grower or thinking of picking up a trowel for the first time, allotment gardening is a fantastic way to boost your:
🧠 Mental health – peaceful surroundings and a sense of purpose
💪 Physical wellbeing – gentle, regular exercise
🥕 Nutrition – fresh, homegrown fruit and veg straight to your plate

Allotments aren’t just about gardening — they’re about community, self-care, and connection to nature 🌼

🌿 Ready to get started? Here’s a helpful guide to beginning your own allotment adventure:
👉 https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-start-an-allotment/

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