To contact them telephone (0117) 969 2370. If no one is available to take your call you may leave a message which will be dealt with on their return. District nurses provide nursing assistance to those confined to their homes and also offer advice on leg ulcers and continence problems.

District Midwife

The midwifery team provide ant-natal clinics at Pilning Surgery on Wednesday mornings by appointment and visit patients in their homes both before and after delivery of their babies. They also offer antenatal and parent craft classes in partnership with the health visitor.

Based at Thornbury Hospital they can be contacted by telephoning 01454 412599

Health Visitor

Health Visitor Rosemary Taylor is based at Patchway Clinic and can be contacted by telephoning (0117) 969 2370.

Rosemary gives healthcare advice particularly for small children, expectant mothers, the elderly and handicapped. She also co-ordinates health promotion and preventative programmes.

Pilning Community Pharmacy

Pilning Community Pharmacy offers a full on site pharmaceutical service. Superintendent Pharmacist John Mc Dowell leads an experienced team. Tom Mavir (Pharmacist), Steve Wakely (Pharmacy Manager) and Elaine Ware (Dispensary Manager) are there to dispense your prescriptions and give advice about your medications and minor ailments, without an appointment. The team will shortly move into a purpose built pharmacy attached to the surgery offering a whole range of over the counter medicines and chemist stock.

Dietician

The dietician visits the surgery monthly and sees patients referred by the doctor for dietetic advice. Her work is mainly with diabetics but she is able to support the doctors in advising patients with particular dietary needs.

Optometrist

The Optometrist visits to check on the vision, eye care and health of young children. These appointments are made via the Health Visitor Rosemary Taylor.