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eConsult Service Temporarily Unavailable eConsult is experiencing technical issues - The supplier is aware and is working to resolve the issue. 01/03/2026 Important Changes We wanted to inform you of some important changes that will come into effect from 1st October 2025 30/09/2025 Autumn 2025 Covid & Flu Vaccinations Read more... 21/08/2025 Weight Loss Injections (tirzepatide / Mounjaro) NHS England and NICE have approved a new weight loss injection called tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro) for use in GP surgeries. 13/08/2025 The PSA blood test The PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. Read more... 13/08/2025 Academy GP Practice Prize Downend Health Group win Academy GP Practice Prize for 2024-2025. Read more... 08/08/2025 Care Quality Commission Poor care? Good care? 29/07/2025 Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic (EPAC) For Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. 04/06/2025 PPG Newsletter Issue 2 The latest news from our Patient Participation Group - December 2024. Read more... 10/01/2025 Downend Health Group Patient Newsletter Welcome to our 2nd edition of the Downend Health Group Patient Newsletter - November 2 2024. 06/11/2024 Changes to Salbutamol Inhalers As part of our practice commitment to provide excellent care and protect our planet, we are reviewing the prescriptions for some inhalers. 05/01/2024