The Bridge Group Practice

Venn PCN Services for You

The Bridge Group Practice is a member of Venn Primary Care Network (PCN), a group of local practices working together to provide improved services for all our patients.

Explore the various PCN services - all of which are available to patients of The Bridge Group Practice. Hover to pause the slide or use the arrow keys to scroll through the slides.

Menopause

To arrange an appointment, please contact your GP Practice requesting a referral to the Menopause Clinic. An appointment will be arranged for a blood test.

Once your results are available, the GP will review these. You will then receive a text message/phone call to arrange your initial appointment.

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Joint Injections

To arrange an appointment, please contact your GP Practice requesting a referral to the Joint Injection Clinic.

An appointment will be arranged for you to see your GP. The GP will assess if a referral to the Musculoskeletal Clinic is appropriate.

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LARC

Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is the term used for birth control that helps prevent pregnancy after just one treatment.

This service is open to patients aged 16+. To arrange an appointment, please contact your GP Practice.

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Blood Pressure

A blood pressure test checks if your blood pressure is healthy, or if it's high or low. Blood pressure is the term used to describe the strength with which your blood pushes on the sides of your arteries as it's pumped around your body.

You can check your blood pressure in your GP reception area and hand the reading print-out to staff.

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Musculoskeletal

There is a twin-track process for musculoskeletal referrals. For certain conditions, patients can self-refer via a triage portal.

Alternatively, they can be assessed by their GP who will discuss the most appropriate response for the presenting symptoms.

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FeNO

FeNO testing can be arranged by your own GP practice. Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) is a non-invasive biomarker used in the diagnosis and management of airway inflammation, particularly in asthma.

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Social Prescribing

Social Prescribing is a community-based service that enables GP practices to refer patients to a range of services that offer support for social, emotional or practical needs.

Through a link worker, social prescribing connects patients to community groups and services.

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BeWell

The Health & Lifestyle Practitioners are non-clinical practitioners located within your GP practice who can support patients with making positive lifestyle changes including improving diet and increasing physical activity levels.

They focus on the prevention of conditions such as Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes. Please contact your GP practice if you would like to be referred to the BeWell Service.

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Spirometry

Spirometry is a simple, non-invasive diagnostic test used to assess lung function and detect respiratory conditions, such as asthma, COPD, and fibrosis.

You can book an appointment by contacting your GP practice.

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Extended Access

Extended Access offers routine and same-day appointments with GPs and healthcare professionals on evenings and weekends.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Sleep

Address sleep issues, ranging from occasional disturbances to chronic problems.

Our team offers personalised assessments, education, and evidence-based interventions to help you achieve better sleep health.

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ABPI

The Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) test compares the blood flow in your ankle to the blood flow in your arm, helping diagnose peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Book an appointment by contacting your GP practice.

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Online Services

Access administrative support, prescription requests, and non-urgent medical advice via your GP practice’s online services.

For emergencies, please dial 999.

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Home Visiting Services

The Home Visiting Team consists of Advanced Care Nurse Practitioners who support practices within the PCN by conducting visits for housebound patients and those in care homes.

Contact your GP practice to arrange a visit.

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Venn PCN Services

The Bridge Group Practice is a member of Venn Primary Care Network - a group of local practices working together to provide a range of additional services for all our patients. You will find links below and throughout our website which signpost information on how you can access those additional services.