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Image for article titled Early closure of eConsult Early closure of eConsult Friday 19th June, between 5:00pm and 6.30pm eConsult will not be available whilst we transition to Klinik. Learn more.. 16/06/2026 Image for article titled Our Online Triage system is changing! Our Online Triage system is changing! On Monday 22nd June 2026, we will be moving away from eConsult and will begin using a new system called Klinik. 19/05/2026 Image for article titled Weight Loss Injections (tirzepatide / Mounjaro) 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 Image for article titled The PSA blood test 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 Image for article titled Academy GP Practice Prize Academy GP Practice Prize Downend Health Group win Academy GP Practice Prize for 2024-2025. Read more... 08/08/2025 Image for article titled Care Quality Commission Care Quality Commission Poor care? Good care? 29/07/2025 Image for article titled Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic (EPAC) Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic (EPAC) For Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. 04/06/2025 Image for article titled Changes to Salbutamol Inhalers 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