Wednesday 1 February 2012
NHS South Gloucestershire’s review of services at Filton and Patchway clinics has concluded that both facilities and clinics should remain open and that the PCT (Primary Care Trust) will seek to expand the number of services.
Currently, only two thirds of the space at Patchway Clinic, and three quarters at Filton, is being used.
Paul Frisby, Joint Commissioning Manager for Community Development & Partnerships at NHS South Gloucestershire, said: “We have taken the decision to keep both Patchway and Filton clinics open, but we will be seeking to boost the number of services available as there are currently rooms that are not being utilised.
“We do want both clinics to be thriving facilities that offer a greater range of facilities to local people. We will be attending local events throughout February to hear what local people and groups would like to see made available.”
Representatives from NHS South Gloucestershire shall be attending the following events:
|
Date |
Starts |
Meeting |
Venue |
|
Tuesday 28 February, 2012 |
7.30pm |
Filton Town Council |
Filton Town Council,ElmPark,Filton,BS34 7PS |
|
Tuesday 13 March, 2012 |
7pm |
Southern Brooks Area Forum |
GreenfieldCentre,Park Avenue,Winterbourne,BS36 1NJ |
|
Tuesday 10 April, 2012 |
7.30pm |
Patchway Town Council |
Patchway Town Council, Callicroft House,Rodway Road,Patchway,BS34 5DQ |
In addition, NHS South Gloucestershire will be holding open day events at Filton Clinic in March. These dates are currently being arranged but will be widely advertised nearer the time.
If you have any views please contact Paul Frisby on: Paul.Frisby@sglos-pct.nhs.uk or Tel: 0117 330 2400.
For press queries please contact Sue Pratt, Communications Manager, on 0117 330 2499 (out of hours 07502 184 701).
Notes to editors
Filton Clinic
Podiatrists (chiropodists), orthoptists and opticians, contraceptive and sexual health clinics are provided at Filton Clinic. Replacement hearing aid batteries are dispensed from reception. Local community nurses, midwives and health visitors are also based, and see some of their patients, in Filton.
Patchway Clinic
Patchway Clinic provides community clinics run by podiatrists, audiologists, and a number of mental health, drug and smoking cessation counsellors and advisors. Sexual health clinics are provided in Patchway Clinic, as well as a monthly eye clinic. Local community nurses are also based, and see some of their patients, in Patchway.
