The Fishponds Family Practice

15/03/2026

Mother's Day can be difficult if you are experiencing grief, bereavement, or loss.

There is no timetable for how long grief lasts, or how you should feel at a particular time of year. But remember, you are not alone.

For help and support, visit https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss

13/03/2026

05/03/2026

💊 Think Pharmacy First 💊

Did you know your local pharmacy can help with much more than just prescriptions?

Before booking a GP appointment, think pharmacy first for fast, expert advice on common conditions like:

✔️ Sore throats
✔️ Earache
✔️ Sinusitis
✔️ Infected insect bites
✔️ Impetigo
✔️ Shingles
✔️ Uncomplicated UTIs (in women)

Through the NHS England Pharmacy First Service, trained pharmacists can assess symptoms, offer treatment, and provide prescription-only medicines where appropriate – without the need to see a GP.

No appointment needed.
Confidential advice.
Quick and convenient care.

Pop into your local pharmacy and let our friendly team help you get the right treatment sooner. 💚

03/03/2026

NHS HANDi app

Our HANDi app aims to provide advice and support to parents and carers when your child is unwell.

The HANDi app offers simple and straightforward advice, for the following conditions in children:

diarrhoea and vomiting

high temperature

- ‘chesty baby’ illnesses, such as bronchiolitis, asthma and croup

- ‘chesty child’ illnesses, such as wheezing and asthma

- common newborn problems

- tummy pain

- head injuries.

The app takes you through a series of questions about the symptoms your child is experiencing and then advises on the best course of action, whether that’s to treat at home, to make a GP appointment, or to head to A&E.

Each of the illnesses has a home care plan to help you provide the best support for your child, and give you confidence in caring for them when they are unwell.

How to download the HANDi app

Download the HANDi App for Android phones at Google Play.

For iPhone or iPad you can download it from the app store

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28/02/2026

Rare Disease Day is a globally coordinated movement dedicated to rare diseases
Over 6,000 rare diseases are characterised by a wide range of conditions and symptoms that can vary not only between diseases but also among individuals with the same condition.
Seventy-two per cent of rare diseases are genetic, and nearly one in five cancers is classified as rare.
To share your story or get involved just search for rare disease day 2026

11/02/2026

07/02/2026

04/02/2026

Alice from Carers Support Centre is joining is at our community coffee morning in Fishponds Old Library on 5th February
Alice can help you with all things being a parent carer including:
Tell you more about what the Carers Support Centre offers to families in Bristol.
Help you find support for yourself as a parent carer
and our wonderful team will be there to provide a listening ear and support you to navigate services locally

28/01/2026

Yate and Clevedon Minor Injury Units and South Bristol Urgent Treatment Centre are open daily to treat adults and children. They are walk-in centres, so you don’t need an appointment or a referral – you can just arrive at the centre during opening hours.

They can help with injuries, including:

✔️ Sprains and strains
✔️ Cuts and grazes
✔️ Minor burns and scalds
✔️ Minor head injuries

📍 South Bristol Urgent Treatment Centre - open daily from 8am to 8pm
Hengrove Promenade, Bristol
(Minor injuries and illnesses)

📍 Clevedon Minor Injuries Unit - open daily from 8am to 8:45pm (last admission at 8:30pm)
North Somerset Community Hospital, Clevedon
(Minor injuries only)

📍 Yate Minor Injuries Unit - open daily from 8am to 8pm
Yate West Gate Centre, Yate
(Minor injuries only)

👉 Before attending, check the Sirona website for the list of injuries and/or illnesses each location can treat, as these vary across sites - link in the comments below.

🚨 Please remember, 999 and A&E are for life-threatening emergencies only.