Have your say on access to GPs

Concerns were raised at a recent meeting of the Health Scrutiny Committee that some people find it more difficult than others to access GP and other healthcare services. This could depend on appointment booking systems, public transport, how rural the area they live in is and how close they are to a boundary with another council area.

Healthwatch has agreed to undertake a piece of research on the committee's behalf to find out people’s experiences of accessing GP services. You can share your experiences at:

http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/tcfsurveyhominoid/your-gp-healthwatch-sglos/

If you would like to discuss the survey with someone from Healthwatch, please call 01454 543 402.

Have your say on out-of-hours GP services in our area

BrisDoc, who currently provides the GP out-of-hours service for South, Central and North Bristol is hoping to expand into South Gloucestershire in the future. They would like to gather your thoughts and views on the planned urgent care services. If you would like to contribute, there is meeting on Sunday 11th March, at 10.45am, after the 10.00am service, at St Michael the Archangel Parish Church, Church Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1SE. Please let Caroline Hawkins know if you can attend by emailing caroline.hawkins2@nhs.net or by ringing 0791 747 4732. If you can not attend but would like to express your views please email caroline.hawkins2@nhs.net with your comments.