For much of the history of Yate and Sodbury, hospital provision was non-existent — and yet the area can be proud of its contribution to medicine. Edward Jenner is credited with finding the cure for smallpox and is inextricably associated with Berkeley. Nevertheless, he undertook much of his early work alongside Daniel Ludlow in Chipping Sodbury in the later 18th century. Ludlow himself appears to be the forgotten man in the smallpox story, but he created a smallpox isolation hospital on Sodbury Common.
In the 19th and 20th centuries doctors became prominent and upstanding members of the community, inhabiting many of the larger properties in Sodbury. Although medical provision was very piecemeal before the NHS began in , there were several hospitals in the area.
For those unable to care for themselves the Union Workhouse might be the only option and by the 20th century the chronic hospital there catered for those with long standing illnesses. In , a small charitable hospital was set up by the Burges Family of Ridge House for those able to pay 3 shillings a week. They provide general diagnostic, medical and surgical services to the populations of central Bristol, south Bristol and North Somerset.
These services are delivered from our Bristol city centre campus and Weston General Hospital with some services delivered in community settings such as South Bristol Community Hospital. We also provide specialist services such as children's services, cardiac and cancer services, and other smaller specialist services that are nationally commissioned, to a wider population through the south west and beyond. Select from our treatment and condition list.
Last updated on 27 May Disposable face coverings are available if required. For up to date guidance and information regarding covid precautions, please see here.
Anyone visiting the facility who declines to wear a face covering will be asked to wait outside. Patients will be temperature checked on arrival. Patients must attend the facility alone unless they are a child or vulnerable adult and need to be accompanied. Hand washing facilities and hand sanitiser are available.
Due to social distancing requirements there is a reduced waiting room capacity. No toys or magazines available in waiting areas at present. Appointments may be given for patients to return the following day if the waiting room is at capacity. Patients may be re-directed to other treatment facilities if required. What we don't treat Minor illnesses, such as: Sore throats Ear aches Coughs Colds Abdominal pains Dental pain Mental health problems Other illnesses We also cannot: Redress wounds Review wounds Remove stitches See any injury over two weeks old If you do not meet the criteria please contact your GP, call or consult a pharmacist as appropriate.
X-ray service opening times: Monday-Friday: 8am
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