Where we are
Aztec West, Therapeutic Apheresis Unit, GenesisCare, 300 Park Avenue, Aztec West, Bristol, BS32 4SY
The collection centre entrance is at the rear of the Genesis building, facing the car park. At the door, push the intercom button and the door will be released for you to enter. Use the lift or stairs to the first floor and ring the doorbell to be let into the Unit.
How to get there
Arriving by public transport
The recommended railway station for travel to Aztec West is Bristol Parkway.
From there, you can travel via:
- 71 bus from Bristol Parkway Station (stop B) to Hempton Lane. The journey takes 16 minutes.
- If you would prefer, you can travel via taxi or Uber. The journey takes 10 minutes.
Arriving by car
- From the M5: Leave M5 at J16, at the roundabout take the exit towards Bradley Stoke and Filton At the Aztec West roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Park Avenue.
- From central Bristol: Approach on the A38 Gloucester Road, at the Aztec West roundabout take the 1st exit onto Park Avenue At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Park Avenue.
- Then… At the next roundabout take the 1st exit, continue on Park Avenue. Follow the road and you will see Genesis Care on the left. Take the left turn so that Genesis Care is now on your right. Enter the car park behind the building (second right turn). There will be plenty of parking spaces and the car park is free to use.
Places to eat
Please bring lunch with you to the donation. You will not be able to leave the centre until your donation has finished, so please buy any food in advance.
Cafes, restaurants and grocery stores nearby are limited, so please buy food before travelling to Aztec West where possible. There is a small kitchenette with a fridge and microwave in the centre available to use. Please remember to keep an itemised receipt for reimbursement (full information regarding our expenses process and reimbursement policy is below).
Useful information
The unit has a total of 4 beds. When you go for your medical and donation you will see a mix of other donors as well as patients receiving treatment.
Pre-medical: Ensure you’re well hydrated and have eaten.
Pre-collection (PBSC): Ensure you’re well hydrated 1-2 days prior. If you have any bone pain/headaches from the G-CSF injections, you can take pain relief. If you’re unsure what to take, please speak to your coordinator.
You’ll be offered hot and cold drinks/snacks on the day. Any dietary requirements should be able to be accommodated.
If you require a central line for your donation, you will be transferred to Therapeutic Apheresis Service, Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, BS2 8ED. All arrangements will be made for you, including travel to the centre.