Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme
The Bristol Bath & Weston AAA Screening programme was introduced in January 2012 as part of the national NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme.
We cover all GP practices in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North-East Somerset, and North Somerset.
Reflecting on 2024/2025
- We invited around 6000 men for screening
- Just over 80% of invitees attended for the scan
- We also screened 16 older men who self-referred for screening
We detected AAA’s in around 1% of attendees
Treatment options
Men with large aneurysms will be referred to the Major Arterial Centre at Southmead Hospital, Bristol.
An urgent clinic appointment will be made to see a vascular surgeon at your local hospital such as Weston General Hospital, Bristol Royal Infirmary or Southmead Hospital.
The outcome of this conversation will determine the best way forward.
If surgery is recommended, you can expect either an open procedure or an endovascular repair.
More information on AAA treatment is available from www.nhs.uk/conditions/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm
Contact AAA Screening
The following should be used for general enquiries, appointment changes and self-referrals.
Telephone: 0117 4148610
Email: aaascreening@nbt.nhs.uk
Bristol Bath & Weston AAA Screening Programme
Office 2, Level 3, Gate 38
Brunel building
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB