Community Appointment Days

• A focus what matters to you and personalised care.
• Held in a non-medical setting, for example; health & leisure centres or similar community spaces.
• See several professions on the same day.
• Get health checks, and access to other community services that can help you manage your health.

This video shows how a Community Appointment Day might look. 

• Improving co-ordination, professionals can work together around your needs.
• Saving you time and travel, fewer separate appointments and visits.
• Providing support in your community.
• Tailored intervention to support you with how to manage your health.

They are especially helpful if you have ongoing health needs.

Community Appointment Days are for people who:

• have been invited by one of our services.
• may benefit from care that is coordinated across different teams or professionals.
• would welcome a personalised approach.

Arrival and welcome

• you may be asked to complete some questionnaires prior and after your appointment.
• you will have a Health Passport for you and your health professional to complete during your appointment.
• the space is open plan with other staff and people in the same room.

Your appointments

• Please wear or bring appropriate clothing (eg a knee problem you may wish to bring shorts or a vest for a shoulder problem).
• You will have a 1:1 appointment with a health professional focusing on  listening and understanding what matters to you.

• The length of your appointment will vary depending on what you need, but people typically people spend at least an hour at the event.
• The team will aim to make the day as smooth and comfortable as possible and keep you informed.

• Bring your appoint letter or message.
• Bring a list of medication.
• Consider what matters to you in your health before the day.
• Think of any questions or concerns you would to discuss.
• Please bring reading glasses, hearing aids if needed and wear appropriate clothing depending on what your problem is.

We want everyone to feel comfortable and supported.

Please let us know in advance if you need:

• Mobility or access support
• An interpreter
• Extra time or a quieter space
• Information in a different format

Contact details will be included in your invitation. See our Accessible information and communication page for more information.

If you have questions about Community Appointment Days or your invitation, please get in touch using the contact details provided.

Greenway Centre, Doncaster Rd, Bristol BS10 5PY

St Michael’s Centre, North Rd, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8PD

Hengrove Park Leisure Centre, Hengrove Promenade, Bristol BS14 0DE

Sparks Bristol, Bristol Shopping Qarter, 78 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3JA