Planning Your Visit

The William Budd Health Centre is also home to Downton Road Surgery. When using a sat nav or online map, you may find the location listed as Downton Road Surgery.

This guide provides information to help patients, carers, visitors and new staff plan their visit to the William Budd Health Centre. It includes details about travel, accessibility, reception arrangements and what to expect when attending an appointment.

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Where Is The William Budd Health Centre?

Address

Downton Road Surgery (William Budd Health Centre)
Knowle West Health Park
2 Downton Road
Bristol
BS4 1WH

Services Based at This Location

• Dermatology
• Musculoskeletal (MSK) Interface Service
• Podiatry
• Wound Care

Contact Information

Telephone:

• Dermatology: 0117 944 9782 / 0117 944 9783
• MSK: 0300 125 6555
• Podiatry: 0300 124 5855
• Would Care: 0117 944 9733

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Getting Here

 

By Car

There is a large car park on site.

Accessible parking is available on.

• Designated disabled parking spaces are provided for visitors.

By Bus

The nearest bus stops are:

• Cavan Walk bus stop (about 6-minute walk away)
  • Served by bus route 74
• Broadbury Road bus stop (about 7-minute walk away)
  • Served by bus routes 16, 26 and 37

Please check local bus timetables before travelling as routes may change.

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Accessing the Building

Entrance

The building provides:

• Automatic entrance doors
• Step-free access throughout

Building Layout

The building is fully accessible and there is a lift available to access the first floor.

Services sharing the building include:

• Dermatology
• Musculoskeletal (MSK)
• Pharmacy
• GP Practice

There is a central GP reception area within the building.

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Reception Information

Please check in directly with the receptionist at the main GP reception desk.

Do not use the self-check-in screen.

For Dermatology Appointments

After entering the building:

• Walk past the pharmacy
• Turn right
• Knock on the dermatology door

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Waiting Area

There are two waiting areas on the ground floor for patients. The reception staff will direct you to the correct one.

Facilities include:

• Large waiting room
• Seating with armrests
• Easy access from reception

Please note that there is no designated quiet waiting area available.

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Toilets and Facilities

Accessible toilet facilities are available within the building.

Features include:

• Accessible toilet
• Grab rails
• Wider accessible cubicles

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Accessibility Information

Downton Road Surgery offers a range of accessibility features, including:

• Step-free access
• Automatic entrance doors
• Accessible parking
• Accessible toilets
• Seating with armrests
• Clearly labelled fire exits

These features help make the building accessible for a wide range of patients and visitors.

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Safety Information

In the Event of a Fire

All fire exits within the building are clearly labelled to help visitors leave the building safely if required.

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Planning Ahead

Before your appointment, it may be helpful to:

• Check which service you are attending
• Familiarise yourself with the correct check-in process
• Allow extra time if you require accessibility support
• Look out for signs referring to the William Budd Health Centre when arriving

Planning ahead can help make your visit smoother and less stressful.

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Further Information Available

This webpage provides a summary of the Downton Road Surgery Location Guide.

The full guide includes:

• Building photographs
• Travel information
• Accessibility details
• Reception guidance
• Waiting area information
• Toilet facilities
• Service-specific check-in instructions

For complete information, please download the full Location Guide.