Welcome to the Pioneer, formed by the merger of Avonmouth, Bradgate and Ridingleaze surgeries. We're a friendly, multi-site teaching practice providing GP services in Bristol. We aim to provide an excellent service (patient surveys and the CQC)

There's a lot of information on the site - opening times, self-care advice, chronic disease clinics, registration forms, contact details etc. Check out our TopTenTips page to make the most of our service. For news, updates and local information do visit our Facebook page. We value your feedback. If you can't find something use the search bar on the footer of every page. If it's not here and you think it should be let us know. Click for easy read information or to request information in another format.

Influenza (flu) vaccines

Dates and details of future flu clinics will be posted on our Flu Vaccine page. Please don't call us. We don't have dates yet as we don't have enough vaccine to offer more clinics. Please see Flu Page for details. We'll be in touch. Keep your letters!

COVID19 - Changes To GP Services

Under the instruction of NHS England all our appointments are triaged. There is no facility to book directly into a face to face appointment. Why? Firstly, the Government have instructed us to. Secondly, anyone walking in the building that doesn't need to, poses a risk to themselves, other patients and our staff. We have an obligation to protect our staff and patients from harm. Please be assured we are still here and are still working! Personal appointments are offered on need and if we determine that you need to be seen then you will be seen. Believe us it feels unsatisfactory having to limit face to face appointments.  We miss the personal contact!
For more information on COVID, self-isolating, sick notes and how to get a test follow this link to our COVID page.

To help us manage this additional work load, can we please encourage you to use our new, fast and easy online contact form? The form is quick to complete and asks only a few questions - what you want, how you want it and who you'd prefer to manage your contact (if they are available). Online helps us manage workload and gets you what you need without fighting past the phones.

If you have a smart phone please follow the link to the NHS Test and Trace App download page. We encourage all our patients to download and use the app.
Our receptions ARE CLOSED to walk ins. Please use online access or phone us. Do not come to reception to book appointments.

The NHS App

The NHS App is the recommended online access system. Book appointments. Order medications. View test results.  Read clinic letters.  Check symptoms. Change your pharmacy. Register for organ donation. Get self help advice. And much more! You can access NHS services with a web browser or by downloading the app on your smart-device (phone or tablet). You only need register once.

Safe Surgeries 

​At Pioneer we understand that everyone in the UK is entitled to register and consult with a GP.  Access to health care can be especially difficult for vulnerable groups.  Migrants, including refugees, asylum seekers and survivors of trafficking experience barriers to accessing care.

We are proud to be a Safe Surgery. ​Our priority is to provide a welcoming environment for everyone in our community and an equitable service for all of our patients.

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