Sinusitis · Bristol
Sinusitis: see a private GP in Bristol
FastTrack GP Bristol is on Hampton Road in Redland (BS6 6JD), a short walk from Redland station on the Severn Beach line and from the Whiteladies Road bus corridor. If sinus pain, blockage or a lingering infection needs looking at, you can book a video consultation or an in-clinic appointment here without a referral and without waiting for a routine NHS slot. Part of Mayfield Clinic.
FastTrack GP Bristol — 118 Hampton Rd, Redland, BS6 6JD
Sinusitis appointments in Bristol
- Who we see here
- We see patients from Redland, Cotham, Clifton, Montpelier, Bishopston, Westbury Park, Henleaze and the wider BS6–BS9 area of north-west Bristol.
- Getting here
- Redland station, on the Severn Beach line, is the closest station. First and Stagecoach buses serve the area, including the 71, 72 and 505. By car, the clinic is reached via the A4 Portway or Clifton.
- Parking
- There's no council car park in BS6, and nearby on-street parking is controlled. Free Park & Ride at Portway or Long Ashton, with a direct train or bus into Redland, is usually the easiest option.
- When you can be seen
- There's no fixed opening window published for Hampton Road in Bristol — book online to see the appointments that are genuinely available, whether by video or in clinic.
- NHS options nearby
- NHS Pharmacy First may cover this at Cotham Pharmacy, North View Pharmacy, Whiteladies Pharmacy or Boots at Clifton Down. SevernSide Integrated Urgent Care (24/7, via NHS 111 only) and the walk-in Urgent Care Centre at South Bristol Community Hospital (8am–8pm daily) handle urgent but non-emergency problems. Your own NHS GP practice is also an option.
For anything urgent, use the NHS options listed above rather than waiting for a booked appointment.
Who you’ll see in Bristol
About sinusitis
A GP in Bristol reviews your symptoms and how long you've had them, by video or in clinic, to judge whether sinusitis is likely viral or bacterial. It's worth being seen for symptoms beyond 10 days without improvement, severe pain around the face or eyes, a high fever, or a relapse after getting better. Where needed, antibiotics or a steroid spray are arranged with your pharmacy the same day. Full detail is on /conditions/sinusitis/.
About sinusitis
Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses, the air-filled spaces behind the nose, cheeks and forehead, often following a cold or viral infection. Symptoms include facial pain or pressure, a blocked or runny nose, reduced sense of smell, and sometimes a cough that's worse at night. Most cases are viral and settle within two to three weeks without antibiotics, though bacterial sinusitis can need treatment if it persists.
What happens in the appointment
A GP in Bristol reviews your symptoms and how long you've had them, by video or in clinic, to judge whether it's likely viral or bacterial.
Cost and booking
A booked appointment in Bristol costs £125 — no subscription, and free to cancel up to 24 hours ahead.
Seek urgent care if you have
- Swelling or redness around one eye
- Severe headache with stiff neck or confusion
- High fever with facial swelling
- Symptoms getting worse after starting to improve
If you have swelling around an eye, sight changes, or a severe headache with a stiff neck, go to A&E or call 999.
Sinusitis in Bristol — common questions
Appointments are £125, with no subscription and free cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit.
Yes — a GP can assess sinusitis by video in most cases, reviewing your symptoms and how long you've had them, and arrange treatment with your pharmacy if needed.
Yes — see the NHS options listed further up this page for what's realistic locally and whether it covers this condition.
We’re not a substitute for emergency care
If any of these apply, please go straight to the service listed. FastTrack is for non-emergency private GP care only.
- Severe chest pain or difficulty breathing
- Signs of stroke (face droop, arm weakness, slurred speech)
- Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding
- Loss of consciousness or severe injury
- Severe abdominal pain
- Suspected broken bone
- Sudden vision changes
- Symptoms that feel rapidly worse
- Thoughts of harming yourself or others
- Severe distress or panic needing immediate support
- For non-crisis mental health, we can help — see anxiety & low mood
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