About Bristol Independent Clinic
Bristol Independent Clinic was set up inside Whiteladies Pharmacy to give travellers a calmer, more local way to prepare for a trip. We take the time to talk things through and recommend only what fits your itinerary.
Led by Pharmacist Independent Prescribers
Our story
A local pharmacy, doing one thing properly.
Whiteladies Pharmacy has served Bristol for years. Bristol Independent Clinic was set up inside that pharmacy because travellers were already asking — what do I need before my trip, what is actually necessary, where can I get it done locally?
Rather than rush people through a five-minute appointment, the clinic was designed around the conversation. Your Independent Pharmacist Prescriber reviews your itinerary, your vaccine history, and any relevant health details — then explains what is recommended, what may be optional, and what you can safely skip.
No upselling. No hurried decisions. Just careful, local travel health advice from someone who has time for it.
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Every appointment is led by a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber.
Travel vaccinations at Bristol Independent Clinic are conducted by a GPhC-registered Pharmacist Independent Prescriber who reviews your itinerary, health background, and vaccine history before anything is prescribed or given.
Luke Crampsey
MPharm
Pharmacist Independent Prescriber · Whiteladies Pharmacy, Bristol
Luke is the named Pharmacist Independent Prescriber responsible for travel consultations at Bristol Independent Clinic. Practising since 2009, he brings many years of clinical experience across community pharmacy, NHS services and private healthcare — and every appointment is conducted by a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber, never delegated to a non-pharmacist.
GPhC Pharmacist Registration
Luke Crampsey · 2071081
GPhC Pharmacy
Whiteladies Pharmacy
Independent verification: the registration above can be checked directly on the GPhC public register. Call 0117 974 1348 with any questions before booking.
Marius Stoian
MPharm
Pharmacist Independent Prescriber · Whiteladies Pharmacy, Bristol
Marius has worked as a pharmacist since 2006, with broad experience across NHS and private healthcare settings. Patients can expect clear explanations, professional guidance and care tailored to their individual needs — and, like every appointment at the clinic, his consultations are led by a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber from start to finish.
GPhC Pharmacist Registration
Marius Stoian · 2088094
GPhC Pharmacy
Whiteladies Pharmacy
Independent verification: the registration above can be checked directly on the GPhC public register. Call 0117 974 1348 with any questions before booking.
How we work
Four principles that shape every appointment.
Travel health works best when the person in front of you is thinking about the trip you are actually taking, not the average traveller.
01
Prescriber-led
An Independent Pharmacist Prescriber runs every appointment, reviews your itinerary, and explains what is recommended for the specific trip you are taking.
02
Honest about need
We recommend what fits your route and your health history. If something is optional or unnecessary, we will tell you.
03
Local and unhurried
No hospital corridors. No travel-clinic chains. A neighbourhood pharmacy with the time to talk through your trip properly.
04
Stocked for real trips
Common travel vaccines kept in for short breaks, family visits, backpacking, and work travel — across Clifton, Redlands, Henleaze, Cotham, Ashton Park, and Westbury-on-Trym.
About us, common questions
What people usually ask.
Quick answers about how the clinic works and what to expect from your appointment. Anything else, call 0117 974 1348.
Who runs the clinic?
Bristol Independent Clinic is run by Independent Pharmacist Prescribers from Whiteladies Pharmacy, who conduct every consultation and administer vaccines themselves — there is no separate nurse or third-party provider.
How long does an appointment take?
Most travel appointments take 20–30 minutes, depending on how many vaccines apply to your trip. Complex itineraries or multi-traveller bookings may take longer.
Do you offer NHS travel vaccines?
Bristol Independent Clinic is a private service. Some travel vaccines are available on the NHS via your GP, but availability and waiting times vary. We can advise on what is worth checking before booking with us.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Travel vaccines require a pre-consultation, so all visits are booked. Same-day appointments are usually available with at least two hours' notice.
Can I bring my family?
Yes — we vaccinate children and adults. Let us know who is coming when you book so we can plan enough time and stock the right vaccines for the group.
