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.

COVID19 - Changes To Service

From July 19th our surgery doors will be open, however rates of COVID are still very high so we ask that unless you are attending for an appointment please continue to phone or contact us on line if possible

In order to protect our patients and staff we still expect everyone to wear a mask unless you are exempt, in which case we ask you to remain outside until you are seen. Our waiting areas will be socially distanced. Keep 2m meters distance when speaking to staff.

All our appointments are triaged. There is no facility to book directly into a face to face appointment. Please be assured we are still here and we are still working! In person appointments are offered if needed 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.  Find out more on our COVID page.

To help us manage additional COVID catch up 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 follow the link to the NHS Test and Trace App download page. We encourage all our patients to download and use the app.

COVID vaccines

We have been working hard - with the wonderful help of returning clinicians - to offer COVID vaccines at our surgeries. All eligible over 18y olds have now been invited and Pfizer vaccine clinics are running as fast as supplies allow.

We have now offered first doses of COVID vaccine to everyone eligible and given doses to all who responded. If you want a COVID vaccine and have not had one yet, it is now too late to get one with Pioneer Medical Group. We are only providing second doses to those who received first doses with us. Anone else now needs to contact 119 to arrange an alternative venue.
How do we invite you to book a vaccine?
We will invite you to book into one of our sites by text, call or letter. Wherever possible please follow the instructions in the text and book online - it really helps us to manage the workload. If you don't receive a text or can't book online, don't worry, we will call you.

You may also be invited by the NHS to one of the Mass Vaccination Centres e.g. Ashton Gate through the National Booking System. We recommend you accept the earliest invitation you receive. This helps people move through the system quickly. 

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.

GetUBetter - Physio in your pocket

The getUBetter app is provided free of charge for patients registered at Pioneer Medical Group. It can be accessed on a online and guides you day-by-day through a sequence of rehabilitation exercises tailored to you musculoskeletal condition:
  • Lower back pain
  • Back and leg pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Ankle Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Soft Tissue Lower Limb
You will be referred to the App by a GP, UCP or Physio, or you can self-register by clicking on this link or the App image
Use an email address that is unique to you and select the condition you need help with. You'll be sent an email to get started. You can download the GetUBetter App to your Smartphone for easiest access or use the Webapp If you develop another condition register again with the same email address, select your new condition and it will be added to your account. The app will connect you to your local; treatment, healthcare providers or support services if needed.

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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