Aspen Medical Practice was formed following the merger of four practices (Heathville, Barnwood, London and Saintbridge Medical Practices) in April 2018. The Aspen tree has a long standing place in medical history with aspirin made from a derivative found in the bark of the trees.
The name was primarily chosen as it symbolised what we were trying to achieve. The mighty Aspen tree for centuries has symbolised a sense of adventure and encourages us to recognise our own wings. Once we’ve done this, we are equipped to fly and make the changes we know are needed. We just need to muster the courage to spread those wings.
The Aspen’s network of roots allows them to multiply and connect with others, and we recognise there is strength in numbers. We are currently operating in a climate with increasing pressures and fewer available resources and health care professionals. As isolated practices we were unable to recruit and this was adding to the burden of existing doctors and staff.
From this we made the decision to unite and survive. We saw an opportunity to work differently and shape a practice where we could provide high quality modern care to our patients whilst preserving the wellbeing of the health care professionals and all staff delivering that service.
Aspen Community
Building the Aspen community is at the heart of what we do. Our team nurtures those groups who need more support.
We have a dedicated frailty team and learning disabilities team, recognising that patients need holistic care, providing personalised and patient centred care. We recognise the sunflower lanyards for those with hidden disabilities.
Our patients who have life limiting conditions receive personalised care with named primary and secondary GPs, ensuring continuity of care.
Our Eat Real Food programme supports patients with chronic conditions such as Diabetes, PCOS, Gout, Fatty liver and Obesity to make changes around food to reduce the burden of medication and often putting their condition into remission.
We are a RCGP Active practice and ParkRun practice promoting movement for wellbeing and health.
We are an Armed Forces Veteran friendly accredited practice supporting those veterans who may now be in need of specialist support themselves.
We have inhouse specialists in Dermatology, Minor surgery, Joint injections, Learning disabilities, Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Anticoagulation and contraception including coils and implants.
We are a RCGP research and surveillance practice, taking part in studies across a range of topics but most recently for Covid-19. This ensures medicine can continue to advance and provide the most up to date and evidence based care for patients.
We cover a large area across Gloucester – see our website for more information and to check you are within our practice boundary and to register online.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
