In 2016, the emergency department got an 'outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission inspection. We aim to provide emergency care and improved health outcomes for all our patients through education, research, and leadership development.
Emergency departments should only be used in a critical or life-threatening situation.Ĭhoking, severe chest pain or breathing difficulty These are all emergencies which need urgent hospital care. 999 in an emergencyīlacking out / bleeding you can't stop / severe chest pain / choking / stroke / suspected broken bones Visit urgent care centre for more information.
Opening hours: 8am-8pm, 7 days a week (last patient at 7pm) If you have an urgent and severe but non-life threatening illness or condition then attend the urgent care centre. Wounds / cuts / sprains / strains / suspected broken bones More information on Access GP extended hours. Access GP extended hoursĮxtended primary care services in Southwark
A call to 111 will direct you to the out of hours doctors and care services. Many surgeries are open longer hours now, however, if your surgery is closed, call 111. Your GP also knows your medical history so is best placed to manage you. Your GP provides a range of services by appointment and will be able to assess your immediate needs as well as refer you to a specialist service, such as outpatients, if necessary. See your GPīack ache / ear pain / high temperature / vomiting
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Calls to 111 are free from landlines and mobile phones and the service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Īcross south east London, NHS 111 can issue prescriptions to a pharmacy of your choice. You require health information or reassurance about what to do nextįor less urgent health needs, you should still contact your GP (family doctor) in the usual way. You don't know who to call for medical help or you don't have a GP to call You think you need to go to A&E or another NHS urgent care service You need medical help fast, but it's not a 999 emergency NHS 111 offers medical help and advice from fully trained advisers supported by experienced nurses and paramedics. Warts and verrucas, mouth ulcer and cold sores
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Skin conditions, such as mild acne and mild eczemaĬoughs and colds including nasal congestion and sore throatsĪches, pains, such as headaches, earaches and backaches Free emergency contraception is also available at some local pharmacies.Ĭommon complaints which can be treated at home with advice from the pharmacist include: You don't need an appointment and you won't even be asked to make a purchase. Every pharmacy also has a private consultation area for you to talk about your symptoms in private if you prefer.Ī number of local pharmacies in Lambeth and Southwark offer advice and medicines for a range of conditions, without appointment. They can also help you to decide whether you'll need to see a doctor. Pharmacists are medically trained and can give you expert advice on medicines and how they work. Speak to a pharmacistĭiarrhoea / headache / sore throat / painful cough / minor illnesses / upset stomach / skin conditions If you are a Southwark resident, you can find more information on Southwark CCG website. If you are a Lambeth resident, you can get more information on Lambeth CCG website. You can find information on these and other common conditions by visiting the NHS website. Make sure that your medicine cabinet is well stocked with: They include coughs and colds, diarrhoea, headache, grazes, hangover, minor illnesses and upset stomach. A range of common illnesses and injuries can be treated at home simply by combining a well-stocked medicine cabinet with plenty of rest. Self-care is the best choice to treat very minor illnesses and injuries. Choosing the right service will help get you seen early, reducing pressure on A&E services, freeing them up to help those who need it most.Ĭoughs and colds / diarrhoea / headache / grazes / hangover / minor illnesses / upset stomach Feeling unwell or injured? You don’t need to come to A&E to be treated.
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