Out of Hours

For urgent advice and treatment when the Surgery is closed call the

Out of Hours Service:

0845 6031087

If you have an urgent medical condition which cannot wait until Monday morning, please phone the above number and you will be directed to a local Saturday morning emergency surgery.

Other local NHS Services

NHS Direct:
Provides free expert NHS health advice and information 24 hours a day Contact: 0845 4647
(calls are charged at local rates).
Or visit:  www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

A NHS Walk-in Centre:
Offers a daily service 8.00am-8.00pm.
It is located at Clare House,
Blackshaw Road,
St Georges Hospital,
Tooting.
Contact: (020) 8700 0505.

A Minor Ailments Service:
Is offered by pharmacies in the NHS Sutton & Merton PCT area and you do not need an appointment.  For further details contact:
020 8251 1111
Or visit: www.suttonandmerton.nhs.uk

Other Useful Services

As well as our Practice, there are many other local NHS services you can contact for health advice, information or treatment.

Your local pharmacist:

Will be able to give you free health advice at any time - you do not need an appointment. Many pharmacies operate extended hours on a rota basis. Call NHS Direct 0845 4647 for further details.

You can treat many minor ailments such as colds, coughs and indigestion by keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home.

Always keep the medicine chest in a secure and locked place out of the reach of small children.

Monitor dates - do not keep medicines beyond the use-by date, and return unused unwanted medicines to your pharmacist.

Accident & Emergency (A&E)

Whatever the day or time, if you or someone else experiences severe chest pain, loss of blood or suspected broken bones, go to your nearest accident and emergency department or call 999.

A&E departments are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assess serious injuries and provide emergency treatment.

You should not use this service for minor ailments and treatment, as assistance is readily available elsewhere.