Montpelier Health Centre | NHS Doctors Surgery in Bristol

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Opening Times

Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak we are not providing Extended Hours or Improved Access, therefore please note the change to our opening hours:

Monday	8.00am – 6.30pm
Tuesday	8.00am – 6.30pm
Wednesday	8.00am – 12.30pm 2.00pm – 6.30pm
Thursday	8.00am – 6.30pm
Friday	8.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday	Closed

Please Note:
Surgery is CLOSED Wednesday lunchtimes.

How To Make An Appointment

Find out how to make the right appointment for you. Read more…

Same day appointments

If you request an appointment for the same day the doctor will call you back to triage the urgency. Read more…

How To Request a Repeat Prescription

What to do with your repeat prescription slip. Read more…

Login for Repeat Prescriptions

You can order your repeat prescriptions online.

Ask Your Pharmacy – Advice & Support

Speak to your local pharmacist. Read more…

Appointments

Find out how to make the right appointment for you. Read more…

Repeat Prescriptions

You can order your repeat prescriptions online.

Text Messaging

The surgery now sends reminders by text message to patients with mobile phone numbers. Read more…

Self Care

Find out more about symptoms and conditions.

A to Z of Health:

Who Do I See For My Condition?

For information on how best to be seen at the Surgery, select the service or condition you require:

Alcohol Addiction

Who to see: Doctor Advice: Please contact reception on 0117 942 6811.

Blood Pressure

Who to see: Nurse/Health Care Assistant/Practice Pharmacist Advice: The Nurse/Healthcare Assistant will consult the GP as necessary.

Blood Tests

Who to see: Phlebotomist Advice: Clinics are held daily at various times. For warfarin monitoring it is preferred for all samples to be taken at the beginning of the week. Appointments for blood test MUST have been requested by your doctor or other health care professional. If you are in doubt please call to speak to one of our nurses who will advise you.

Blue Badge Forms

Who to see: Bristol City Council Advice: Tel: 0117 922 2600

Bristol Drugs Project

Who to see: Doctor Advice: Please contact reception on 0117 942 6811.

Burns

Who to see: Nurse/Walk in Centre Advice: Please contact reception on 0117 942 6811 or the walk in centre on 0117 909 9610.

COPD

Who to see: COPD Nurse Advice: Please contact reception to book an appointment on 0117 942 6811.

Cervical Smears

Who to see: Nurse or Well Women Clinics Advice: If you have been invited please contact reception on 0117 942 6811.

Child Immunisations

Who to see: Nurse/Health Visitor Advice: Please contact reception on 0117 942 6811.

Chronic Heart Disease

Who to see: Nurse/Doctor Advice: Annual clinic appointment will be sent to all CHD patients, please ask for an appointment if worried.

Colds

Who to see: Pharmacist Advice: Antibiotics are not needed for the common cold as colds are caused by a virus.

Contraception

Who to see: Well Women Clinic/Doctor Advice: Please contact reception to book an appointment on 0117 942 6811.

Diabetes Monitoring

Who to see: Diabetic Nurse Advice: Routine annual clinic appointments will be sent to all our patients with diabetes. Patients are encouraged to book an appointment with our diabetes specialist nurse or their GP if they have any concerns at any other time and not to wait for their annual review.

Flu Vaccination

Who to see: Nurse Advice: Please contact reception to book an appointment on 0117 942 6811.

Foot Problems

Who to see: Doctor/Podiatrist Advice: Please contact reception to book an appointment on 0117 942 6811.

Forms

Who to see: Receptionist Advice: If you require your GP to complete and sign a form for you there will be a charge as this is not covered by the NHS, please take your form to a receptionist who will confirm the appropriate cost.

Hay Fever

Who to see: Pharmacist or Walk in Centre Advice: Please contact your local pharmacy or walk in centre on 0117 909 9610.

Head Lice

Who to see: Pharmacist/School Nurse/Nurse Advice: Please check http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/head-lice.

Minor Head Injuries

Who to see: Nurse/Walk in Centre Advice: Please contact reception on 0117 942 6811 or walk in centre on 0117 909 9610.

Passport Forms

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist Advice: Please bring your passport and photos to reception who will give to a GP that has known you for over 2 years, There will be a charge of £25. for this service.

Pregnancy

Who to see: Doctor/Midwife Advice: Please contact reception to book an appointment on 0117 942 6811.

Removal of Stiches

Who to see: Nurse/Health Care Assistant Advice: Make an appointment with one of our nurses or health care assistants.

Sexual Health

Who to see: Doctor/Milne Centre Advice: Please contact reception to book an appointment on 0117 942 6811 or the Milne Centre on 0117 342 6900.

Sick Note (first instance)

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist Advice: You can self certificate for the first 7 days, you can obtain a private sick note for the cost of £10. For the first period of sickness you must see a doctor for a sick note.

Sick Note

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist Advice: Speak to a receptionist who can arrange for a continuation sick note to be issued by your GP for collection.

Smoking Cessation

Who to see: Health Care Assistant/Phlebotomist Advice: Contact reception to book an appointment on 0117 942 6811.

Travel Vaccinations

Who to see: Nurse Advice: You will need to fill in a travel form in the first instance (also available from reception) these need to be returned to reception to make an appointment.

Weight Management

Who to see: Nurse Advice: Contact reception to book an appointment on 0117 942 6811.

Advice From Our Team

Learn how to manage your health using advice from our staff:

> What is Self Care?

> Everyday Lifestyle Advice

> Self Care for Common Conditions

> Self Care for Long-Term Conditions

> Useful Links

Online Resources

Find out more of our online resources: Read more

Montpelier Health Centre News

Supply of Vaccination

Supplies of first dose COVID-19 vaccine are low at the moment, so we may not be able to book your vaccination appointment immediately.

Please be assured that as soon as we have received supply, and once your age cohort becomes open, we will be in touch with you to book your vaccination.

We ask that you please bear with us and know that we are working tirelessly to vaccinate people as quickly as possible using every potential slot and every dose of vaccine as soon as we receive it.

Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Guides for Patients

Please find attached below some updated patient information materials. These are available in a number of languages and cover:

COVID-19 Vaccination and Blood Clotting Guidance for Patients

Public Health England have released the attached updated guidance for patients on the link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clotting.

View the guidance

UHBW summer ‘Health Matters’ events for patients

This summer, UHBW are holding a number of virtual public-facing events covering a number of specific health topics including:

Stroke awareness
Learning disabilities provision
Living well with and beyond cancer

For further details, please see their website.

View all news

Patient Participation Forum

Meet the Team

Partners
GP Associates
Practice Nurses
Health Care Assistants
Administrative Staff
Reception Team
Dispensary
Physician Associate/Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
Physician Associate
Clinical Pharmacists
Podiatrist
Dietician
First Contact Physiotherapist

Dr Kim Hearn

MB ChB MRCGP (1981 Bristol) I have been a GP for a long time now but still find it a very enjoyable job; it’s a privilege to be involved in helping patients through their lives and sharing the delights and dilemmas that face us all at different times. I have three children who are growing up and becoming young adults and my own parents and siblings – they all keep me in touch with life and the issues! I enjoy teaching and training young doctors in the practice as well as developing Montpelier as the best possible place for our patients. When I am not here I enjoy watching sport, relaxing at home and cooking healthy food. My working days are Tuesday morning, Wednesday and Thursday.

Dr Tim Mitchell

MB ChB MRCGP DRCOG DPD (1980 Bristol) I qualified at Bristol University in 1980 and then served for 6 years in the RAF. During this time I worked in UK, Hong Kong, Brunei, Papua New Guinea and Nepal. I joined the practice as a partner in October 1986 and have since developed a special interest in skin problems which has led to the publication of several books for patients and medical colleagues. Outside work I am a member of the Rotary Club of Clifton and work with a charity building schools and health centres in Nepal. Works at Pilning Surgery.

Dr Tom Bailward

MA MBBS MRCPCH MRCGP (1988 London). My working days are Wednesday and Thursday.

Dr Rachel Brown

MB BS MRCGP DRCOG DFFP (1992 Nottingham). I have been a partner at Montpelier since 1996 and have never stopped enjoying the challenges & rewards of working here. During that time I have developed interests in gynaecology & contraception and run a "well woman" clinic on a Monday afternoon at the surgery. When I am not at work I enjoy travelling, spending time with my family & cooking! I work all day on Monday, and on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.

Dr Ben Spargo

MBBS BSc DRCOG MRCGP (Imperial College London 2008). I have a special interest in Child Health, Ear, Nose and Throat medicine, Education and teaching trainee GPs, Dermatology. My working days are Monday morning, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.