Thank you to everyone who has already reviewed the designs for the new Thornbury Health Centre and given your feedback. We’ve been asked several questions, so we’ve updated our Frequently Asked Questions document and provided responses to some of your most common queries below.As a reminder, you are most welcome to join us at St Mary’s Hall in Thornbury on Thursday 29 August, between 3-7pm where members of the design team will be on hand to discuss the plans and designs.Answers to your questionsWhat will you be doing to ensure cycle lockups are secure?&nbsp;We know security is a key concern for cyclists and we are looking at best practice elsewhere to ensure we install the right storage facilities so that everyone can store their bikes securely.Will there be shower and changing room facilities for staff?Yes.Is there need for electric vehicle charging points in the car park?Yes, it is a planning requirement for modern buildings to allocate a proportion of parking spaces for electric vehicles to future proof them for both current and future need. The designs include comprehensive parking provision for all types of vehicle, but in practice, if there was restricted parking space, petrol/diesel vehicles would be able to use spaces allocated for electric vehicles.Will you be using lower energy building materials in construction?Yes, the building has been designed to reduce the cost of heating and running the facilities, but the NHS Net Zero Standard also requires designers to adopt low energy design principles and materials in the construction of new buildings.Have you allocated space for a play area for children?&nbsp;No, we recognise parents might welcome play facilities for children in the waiting area, however, in discussions with the GP practices, it was decided not to provide them. A children’s play area in a doctor’s surgery presents a significant infection control risk and the priority is to minimise risks to the most sick and vulnerable patients.Are patients at St Mary’s surgery being moved to the new premises?&nbsp;No, it will offer a dedicated space for the Streamside and Severn View practices.&nbsp;We will continue to update the frequently asked questions document to answer your queries and questions.

Answers to your questions

The partners responsible for delivering this project will be hosting a drop-in event on Thursday, 29 August to allow local people to see the plans and to ask questions of the team.&nbsp;Colleagues will be available between 3pm and 7pm at St Mary’s Hall in Thornbury. All local people are welcome to join us.

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Designs, plans and drawings

The new occupants of the health centre - the Severn View Family Practice and Streamside surgeries &ndash; have been closely involved in the design process and the drawings presented here have been informed by their requirements.Feedback captured through this survey will be used to inform any future changes to the designs before we submit a planning application for the development.

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Ground Floor designs.pdf

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Parking and access plans.pdf

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New Thornbury health centre: Your feedback on the designs

NHS Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB and South Gloucestershire Council are working in partnership to develop a brand-new health centre in Thornbury, located on the former Thornbury Hospital site.The project will provide a new home for both Severn View Family Practice and Streamside Surgery, as well as consulting rooms for community-based health services delivered by Sirona care &amp; health.<div id="_com_1" language="JavaScript">The plans and detailed designs have been prepared in partnership with staff at the two surgeries to best support the needs of doctors and patients.</div>

What do we want to find out through this engagement?A key part of the planning process is to understand local people&rsquo;s views about new developments. Through this short survey, we want to capture the thoughts of Thornbury residents, patient groups and other stakeholders about the designs for the centre and, should the development be approved, to understand any considerations for construction.We welcome your comments and feedback and will be holding an information session at St Mary&rsquo;s Hall in Thornbury on Thursday 29 August, between 3-7pm where you will be able to view the plans and ask questions about how the buildings would operate.Please note: This is not a consultation on which health facilities should be provided as part of this development; the potential funding available does not allow for a larger facility with more services to be built.

Medical facilities at the health centre

The health centre will provide a modern space for Severn View Family Practice and Streamside Surgery. The plans and detailed designs have been prepared in partnership with staff at the two surgeries to best support the needs of doctors and patients.👍 &nbsp;24 consulting rooms,👍 &nbsp;Three treatment rooms,👍 &nbsp;Two phlebotomy rooms (spaces where blood samples can be taken),👍 &nbsp;Dedicated space for virtual consultations.The plans also incorporate new consulting rooms to support community-based health services delivered by Sirona care &amp; health.All the patient facilities are located on the ground floor of the health centre to improve accessibility - you can see the detailed designs below.

Floorplan for the patient spaces within the health centre

Supporting accessibility requirements

Careful consideration has been taken within the designs to fully accommodate the needs of those with specific accessibility requirements. This includes:👍 &nbsp;Dedicated disabled parking spaces,👍 &nbsp;All internal areas designed to be fully accessible for wheelchair and scooter users,👍 &nbsp;All consulting and treatment rooms situated on the ground floor,👍 Fully accessible WC facilities.

Parking provision and access

The new health centre is centrally located in Thornbury and is serviced by the 60, 201 and T1 South Glos Lynx bus services. The designs include comprehensive parking provision for all:&nbsp;👍 &nbsp;Dedicated disabled parking spaces,👍 &nbsp;Places allocated for electric vehicle charging,👍 &nbsp;Area to lock up bikes.There is also an ambulance pick-up area. The designs for the outside space are shown below.

Parking and access plans

Delivering a more environmentally friendly health centre

Sustainability and the environmental impact of the build and its ongoing operations are of key importance and the building has been designed to Net Zero Carbon and BREEAM Excellent standards.&nbsp;To achieve net zero and reduce the energy used (and cost) to heat and run the building, the centre will be built using modern construction materials and design techniques. Future detailed designs will show how we will incorporate green infrastructure into the development, which could include:👍 &nbsp;Landscaping around the site to include trees, grassed areas and wildflowers,👍 &nbsp; Solar panels,👍 &nbsp; Heat pump.

Other patient facilities

The centre has been carefully designed to incorporate the facilities patients need during their visit.👍 &nbsp;Accessible WC facilities for all users,👍 &nbsp;Baby changing facilities,👍 &nbsp;Courtyard/lightwell area in the centre of the building providing natural light to consultation rooms👍 &nbsp;Spacious reception and waiting area with self-check-in terminals.There will be landscaping of the area around the building and car park to provide screening and to improve the aesthetics of the space. This also supports our environmental priorities.

Floorplan showing patient facilities

Staff facilities at the health centre

The upstairs floor of the health centre provides dedicated space for surgery staff - patients will not need access. Space has been allocated for offices, storage and facilities and IT infrastructure as well as all the facilities you would expect in a modern place of work, including WC, showers, changing rooms and dining areas. You can see the detailed designs below.

Floorplan for the staff spaces within the health centre

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