Winter Planning
More pressure is placed upon the NHS during the winter months
How can you help?
At the first sign of illness, seek advice from your pharmacist. Don’t wait until it becomes severe
You are eligible for the free flu vaccine if you are pregnant, are aged 65 years or over, have a long term health condition*, or are a carer. Children aged 2 or 3 years are also eligible. Make sure you have had yours
You have access to medical care in the community from 8am to 10pm each weekday
(The surgery is open until 6:30pm each evening and the out of Hours hub operates from 6:30pm to10:00pm)
If urgent on the day, call the surgery 0208 554 1094 or come in, bookings are taken at 8am the hub can be contacted from 2pm on 0203 700 1888
The surgery is closed on bank holidays
Please make sure that you have enough medicines to cover a holiday period
A&E means accident & emergency, NOT anything & everything
With the current pressures on local NHS services please only go to A&E if it is an absolute must.
If you wouldn't call 999, don't go to A&E