Unless you need emergency medical attention, it is best not to go to your local A&E. A&E doctors and nurses are equipped to deal with serious medical cases, not routine and minor ailments.

For minor injuries such as wounds, sprains and broken bones you can go to a Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) where you are likely to be treated much quicker that if you went to an A&E.

There are MIUs at:

Southmead Hospital,
Monks Park Road,
Bristol
BS10 5NB 
Open 9 am to 9pm everyday, including Christmas Day
It treats wounds, sprains, strains, some broken bones, minor head injuries and other similar conditions.

Yate Minor Injuries Unit
Yate West Gate Centre
West Walk,
Yate Shopping Centre
Yate BS37 4AX
Open Mon - Fri 8.30am - 7.30pm
Open Saturday & Sunday 10am - 2pm.
X-ray facility open Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5pm. 

It treats wounds, sprains, strains, some broken bones, minor head injuries and other similar conditions. 

Accident and emergency (A&E)
You should go to your local accident and emergency (A&E) department if you need emergency care for a serious injury, or illness - for example, if you are experiencing breathing difficulties, blood loss, or if you suspect that you have a broken bone.

A&E departments are usually open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

In an emergency you should dial 999 to ask for an ambulance.

A&E Frenchay Hospital
Frenchay Park Road
Bristol
BS16 1LE

A&E Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW