For information on how best to be seen at the Surgery, select the service or condition you require:
Abdominal Pain
Who do I see: GP
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Asthma
Who do I see: GP/A&E if severe symptoms. Practice Nurse / HCA for asthma annual review.
Advice: If you are having a severe asthma attack, please telephone 999 or 111. Otherwise for a Practice Nurse appointment, please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Alcohol Advice
Who do I see: Change Grow Live / AA
Advice: Please visit Change Grow Live for self-referrals or visit alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Anxiety
Who do I see: GP / Back on Track
Advice: If you are experiencing anxiety symptoms for the first time, please book an appointment with a GP either online or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment or visit Back on Track Services if you regularly have anxiety symptoms.
Back Pain
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy for immediate pain relief / GP if pain persists / Self refer to Connect Community Musculoskeletal Services (MSK) for routine treatment such as physiotherapy services.
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist or book an appointment with a GP either online or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 if pain persists. For access to routine treatment, such as Physiotherapy services, please contact the Connect Community MSK service on 0203 795 3426.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Who do I see: Health Care Assistant / Clinical Pharmacist
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Blood Test
Who do I see: Phlebotomist / Health Care Assistant
Advice: Please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Blue Badge Forms
Who do I see: Contact Hammersmith and Fulham Council
Advice: See Hammersmith and Fulham Council .
Tel: 020 8753 6681 – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, except Thursday 9am to 4pm.
Boils
Who do I see: GP / Practice Nurse
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For GP appointments, please book an appointment online or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Breathlessness
Who do I see: GP or A&E for severe symptoms.
Advice: Telephone 999 or 111 if symptoms are severe. For less serious breathing issues such as COPD or chest infections. Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment with a Practice Nurse.
Breastfeeding
Who do I see: Self Help / Health Visitor
Advice: Visit NHS advice pages, or search for a breastfeeding support service near you. For more information visit site La Leche League Friendly breastfeeding support from pregnancy onward. https://www.laleche.org.uk
Bruised Ribs
Who do I see: Community Pharmacist / GP
Advice: For pain relief, please search for your nearest community pharmacy. For difficulty breathing, please book a GP appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Burns
Who do I see: Practice Nurse or Urgent Care Centre if severe.
Advice: If severe, please search for your nearest Urgent Care Centre. For a Practice Nurse appointment, please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Cervical Smear
Who do I see: Practice Nurse
Advice: Once you are invited for a Practice Nurse appointment, please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment on a day that you are not bleeding or on your period. If you are unable to make an appointment, please email the Cervical Screening Project Team on hf.gpfed@nhs.net, who will arrange an appointment for you at a time and location convenient for you.
Chest Pain
Who do I see: GP or A&E for severe symptoms
Advice: Telephone 999 or 111 if symptoms are severe. If not severe and has lasted for more than a few days, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Childhood Immunisations
Who do I see: Practice Nurse
Advice: These are done from 8 weeks by our Practice Nurse, once the GP has completed the 6-8 week check. Please book both appointments as soon as possible after baby is born. Please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Find out more at NHS Choices.
Coils or Implants
Who do I see: Practice Nurse / Family Planning Clinic / 10 Hammersmith Broadway Genitourinary (GUM) Clinic
Advice: We do not fit contraceptive coils or implants, however we do offer other forms of contraception. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks. To search for your nearest Family Planning Clinic, please visit Central and North West London to make an appointment online or see 10 Hammersmith Broadway, to access walk in services or please call the appointments line on 020 3315 6699, option 1 to book an appointment.
Colds
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. Antibiotics are NOT needed for the common colds, as colds are caused by a virus. Find out more at NHS Choices.
Constipation or Piles
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if persists more than 1 week.
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Contraception and Family Planning
Who do I see: Family Planning Clinic / 10 Hammersmith Broadway Genitourinary (GUM) Clinic / GP.
Advice: For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks. Alternatively, to search for your nearest Family Planning Clinic, please visit Central and North West London to make an appointment online or see 10 Hammersmith Broadway to access walk in services or please call the appointments line on 020 3315 6699, option 1 to book an appointment. Contraception and family planning appointments are available at various times every day.
Cystitis (Urine Infection)
Who do I see: Community Pharmacist / GP
Advice: Simple cystitis can often be self managed. Link to NHS Choices for a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception to make an appointment.
Dementia Screening
Who do I see: Healthcare Assistant / GP.
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Dental Problems
Who do I see: Dentist / GP for dental abscess if no emergency dentist available.
Advice: Please book an appointment online with your dentist or find a dentist near you: NHS Find Dentist Services.
Depot Injections – Other
Who do I see: This depends on which type of injection is to be administered.
Advice: Please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Depot Injections (Contraception)
Who do I see: Practice Nurse / Family Planning Clinic / 10 Hammersmith Broadway Genitourinary (GUM) Clinic
Advice: Contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks. Alternatively, to search for your nearest Family Planning Clinic, please visit Central and North West London to make an appointment online or please see 10 Hammersmith Broadway to access walk in services available or please call the appointments line on 020 3315 6699, option 1 to book an appointment. Contraception and family planning appointments are available at various times every day.
Depression
Who do I see: GP / Back on Track / If you are in distress out of hours you can call The Samaritans 24/7 for support (116123) or attend A&E.
Advice: If you are experiencing depression symptoms for the first time, please book an appointment with a GP either online or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment or visit for Back on Track Services if you regularly have depression symptoms.
Diabetes Monitoring
Who do I see: Healthcare Assistant for blood tests / urine analysis and physical assessment. GP for medication review.
Advice: People with diabetes need a minimum of one annual review, but you may need more. Reviews consist of blood tests, urine tests and a physical assessment with the HCA, followed by a review with the GP 1 week later. Routine annual clinic appointments reminders will be sent to all our patients with diabetes. Reception staff will direct you to the most appropriate health care professional. Please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Diarrhoea
Who do I see: Community Pharmacist / GP if persists longer than 7 days or in a career dealing with food or caring for others.
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Diet / Life Style Changes
Who do I see: Health Care Assistant / Healthy Hearts Advisors.
Advice: Self refer to www.healthyhearts.org.uk. Alternatively, please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Dizziness
Who do I see: GP
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Dressings
Who do I see: Health Care Assistant
Advice: Please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Drug Addiction
Who do I see: Central and North West London Club Drug Clinic, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Talk to Frank.
Advice: Please see Central and North West London Club Drug Clinic for self-referrals or visit alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk, or talktofrank.com, Tel: 0300 1236600, for self-referral help.
Ear Care / Ear Wax
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / Nurse at Parsons Green Walk in Centre (over 18’s) / GP (under 18’s)
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. If you think you may need ear irrigation (‘syringing’) and are over 18, walk in appointments are available at the Parsons Green Walk in Centre between 8am-4pm Monday to Friday. Patients under 18 should see a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Also please check the following information on NHS Choices.
Earache
Who do I see: Community Pharmacist / GP
Advice: Most earaches settle within 3 days. If persisting or concerns please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
ECG
Who do I see: We do not currently offer this service at the practice, but can refer you to a neighbouring service.
Advice: Please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 for further information.
Eczema
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if persists for more than 4 weeks or is infected.
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Emergency Contraception
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP / Family Planning Clinic / 10 Hammersmith Broadway Genitourinary (GUM) Clinic.
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Alternatively, search for your nearest Family Planning Clinic to book an appointment online or please see 10 Hammersmith Broadway to access walk in services or please call the appointments line on 020 3315 6699, option 1 to book an appointment. Contraception and family planning appointments are available at various times every day.
Eye Infection
Who do I see: High street optician / Community Pharmacy / GP if persists for more than 7 days or vision is impaired.
Advice: Most cases of eye infections settle without treatment, speak to your community pharmacist if persisting beyond 5 days or concerns. Search for your nearest community pharmacist, or for your nearest opticians. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Eye Injuries
Who do I see: Urgent Care Centre / A&E if severe.
Advice: Please search for your nearest Urgent Care Centre. If severe, please go to Moorfields or Western Eye Hospital’s A&E departments.
Fit Notes (Sick Notes)
Who do I see: Self certify first 7 days, then routine GP appointment.
Advice: Employees only need a fit note from a doctor after 7 days off work sick. If they are ill just before or during their holiday, they can take it as sick leave instead. For more information please see: www.gov.uk/taking-sick-leave. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Routine appointments are usually within 2-4 weeks. If you have been discharged from hospital, your hospital team will issue any fit notes for the entire period of your recovery. Please contact the ward staff (even after discharge). Schools should not request a GP letter to confirm absence, this can be written by a parent or guardian. If your work requires a letter confirming sickness absence within the first 7 days, the practice will charge for this service.
Flu
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if persists for more than 7 days or difficulty breathing.
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Flu Vaccine
Who do I see: Health Care Assistant (Adults, including pregnant women) / Practice Nurse (Children).
Advice: Flu can be a serious illness in older patients and those with certain medical conditions, we strongly encourage our at risk patients to have early flu immunisation every winter. To see if this applies to you, please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu-influenza-vaccine/. Please book an appointment by contacting reception on 020 7736 4344.
Forms, Certificates and Medical
Who do I see: GP Surgery Receptionist
Advice: A medical examination will be booked if necessary. Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. Payment for reports must accompany the request or appointment booking (i.e. in advance). Charges are aligned with the BMA’s guidelines. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. Allow up to 28 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection. Please note we do not sign passport forms.
Fungal Infections
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if it persists
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
General Advice
Who do I see: Self-Care / Community Pharmacy / 111 (if outside practice opening hours).
Advice: Please visit the NHS information home pages. You can also telephone 111 for any non-urgent medical issues or you can search for your nearest community pharmacist.
Genital Infections Including Herpes
Who do I see: Sexual Health Clinic / 10 Hammersmith Broadway Genitourinary (GUM) Clinic.
Advice: To search for your nearest Sexual Health Clinic, to make an appointment online or please see 10 Hammersmith Broadway to access walk in services available or please call the appointments line on 020 3315 6699, option 1 to book an appointment.
Hayfever
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / Clinical Pharmacist at surgery
Advice: As part of the Prescribing Wisely scheme, we encourage patients to self care for their hayfever. The majority of medications available to treat hayfever are easily bought over the counter. Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a clinical pharmacist, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Find out more information.
Head Injuries
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP / Urgent Care Centre if severe.
Advice: Please search for your nearest Urgent Care Centre, or search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Headlice
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / School Nurse
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a Practice Nurse, please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Find out more information at NHS Choices.
Headaches
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if headaches are severe and frequent.
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Find out more information at NHS Choices.
Holiday Cancellation Certificate
Who do I see: GP Surgery Receptionist.
Advice: Please attend in person or post the documentation and payment. Holiday Cancellation forms are not covered by the NHS, there will be a charge for this service. Payment for reports must accompany the request or booking (i.e in advance). Charges are aligned with the BMA’s guidelines. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 28 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.
Hyperventilation
Who do I see: GP / Back on Track
Advice: If you are experiencing Hyperventilation symptoms for the first time, please book an appointment with a GP either online or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment or visit Back on Track Services if you regularly have hyperventilation symptoms.
Indigestion
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if it persists.
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Find out more information at NHS Choices.
Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Infected Wounds
Who do I see: Practice Nurse.
Advice: Please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Find out more information at NHS Choices.
Ingrowing Toenail
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / High Street Podiatrist / Practice Nurse (dressing) / GP (infected).
Advice: Please search for your nearest podiatrist, or search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP or a Practice Nurse, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment For a Nurse, please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Find out more information at NHS Choices.
Insect Bites
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if severely infected
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, find out more information at NHS Choices.
Insomnia
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP / Back on Track Service.
Advice: Often this resolves without any need for medication. If it persists or you are distressed, please see your nearest community pharmacist. Or to see a GP book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment or visit Back on Track Services if you regularly have insomnia.
Insurance Reports
Who do I see: GP Surgery Receptionist
Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.
Medical Reports
Who do I see: GP Surgery Receptionist
Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.
Medication Reviews
Who do I see: Clinical Pharmacist / GP
Advice: Please book a GP appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Missed Contraception / Pill
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP / Family Planning Clinic / 10 Hammersmith Broadway Genitourinary (GUM) Clinic.
Advice: For emergency contraception, please find your nearest community pharmacy or for a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. For a Practice Nurse appointment, please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Alternatively, search for your nearest family planning clinic to make an appointment online or please see 10 Hammersmith Broadway to access walk in services available or call the appointments line on 020 3315 6699, option 1 to book an appointment.
Moles
Who do I see: GP
Advice: For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Mouth Problems
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / Dentist / GP for Dental abscess if no emergency dentist available.
Advice: Please book an appointment with your dentist or find a dentist near you: NHS Find Dentist Services, or you may find your nearest community pharmacy. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Nappy Rash
Who do I see: Health Visitor / Community Pharmacy
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist.
Neck Pain
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if it persists
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Nose Bleeds
Who do I see: Urgent Care Centre / 111 Service if severe / GP if several episodes
Advice: Pinch nose (do not lean head back) and apply ice pack. Find out more information about nose bleeds. If concerned, you can ring 111, or search for your nearest Urgent Care Centre. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Panic Attacks
Who do I see: GP / Back on Track
Advice: If you are experiencing panic attacks for the first time, please book an appointment with a GP either online or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment or click HERE for Back on Track services if you regularly have panic attacks.
Passport Forms
Who do I see: We do not sign passport forms
Advice: Passport forms are not covered by the NHS. Find out more here.
Period Problems
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP
Advice: For mild period cramps, speak to the Community Pharmacist about pain relief. For more concerning symptoms, book to see the GP. Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Phobias
Who do I see: GP / Back on Track
Advice: If you are experiencing phobia symptoms for the first time, please book an appointment with a GP either online or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment or visit Back on Track Services if you regularly have phobias.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Who do I see: Practice Nurse / Health Care Assistant
Advice: People over 65 only need a single pneumococcal vaccination, which will protect for life. It’s not given annually like the flu jab.
People with a long-term health condition may need just a single one-off pneumococcal vaccination or five-yearly vaccination, depending on their underlying health problem. Please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Prescription
Who do I see: Receptionist / Online
Advice: A GP appointment may be needed but please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 who will help direct your specific prescription query. Alternatively, if you would like to order or cancel your repeat prescriptions, you can do this by using our online services.
Rashes
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if persists
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Rectal Problems
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if persists
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Removal of Stitches
Who do I see: Health Care Assistant
Advice: Please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Ring Pessary
Who do I see: GP
Advice: Only GP’s with ring pessary training offer this service, please contact reception to book this appointment.
Shingles Vaccine
Who do I see: Health Care Assistant
Advice: A vaccine to prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease is available on the NHS to people in their 70’s, please see: www.nhs.uk. Please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Sick Note / Fit Note
Who do I see: Self certify first 7 days, then routine GP appointment.
Advice: Employees only need a fit note from a doctor after 7 days off work sick. If they are ill just before or during their holiday, they can take it as sick leave instead. For more information, please see: www.gov.uk/taking-sick-leave. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Routine appointments are usually within 2-4 weeks. If you have been discharged from hospital, your hospital team will issue any fit notes for the entire period of your recovery. Please contact the ward staff (even after discharge). Schools should not request a GP letter to confirm absence, this can be written by a parent or guardian. If your work requires a letter confirming sickness absence within the first 7 days, the practice will charge for this service.
If you have been discharged from hospital, your hospital team will issue any fit notes for the entire period of your recovery. Please contact the ward staff (even after discharge). Schools should not request a GP letter to confirm absence, this can be written by a parent or guardian.
Sinisitus
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if it persists
Advice: Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, usually caused by an infection. It’s common and usually clears up on its own within 2 to 3 weeks. But medicines can help if it’s taking a long time to go away. Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Skin Condition / Infection
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if it persists
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Smoking Cessation
Who do I see: Kick it Stop Smoking Service / Community Pharmacy
Advice: Visit Kick it Stop Smoking service for more information. Find out more from the NHS advice page.
Sore Eyes
Who do I see: Optician / Community Pharmacy / GP if it persists
Advice: If severe, please go to Moorfields or Western Eye Hospital’s A&E departments. Please search for your nearest opticians or search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Sore Penis
Who do I see: GP / Sexual Health Clinics / 10 Hammersmith Broadway Genitourinary (GUM) Clinic.
Advice: For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Alternatively, search for your nearest Sexual Health Clinic to make an appointment online or please see 10 Hammersmith Broadway to access walk in services available or call the appointments line on 020 3315 6699, option 1 to book an appointment.
Sore Throat
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if it persists
Advice: Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better by themselves within a week. Please visit: www.nhs.uk. Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Sprains
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if it persists over 7 days / Urgent Care Centre
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. If it is a suspected serious injury, please search for your nearest Urgent Care Centre.
Spirometry (Lung Function) Testing
Who do I see: Health Care Assistant
Advice: Please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Stings
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP if severely infected
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Find out more information at NHS Choices.
Styes
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / Optician / GP if it persists
Advice: Please search for for your nearest opticians or search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Sunburn
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy
Advice: Visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/sunburn. Please search for your nearest community pharmacist.
Tetanus Injection
Who do I see: Practice Nurse
Advice: Please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Threadworm
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. You can also use NHS Choices page for more information.
Thrush (Vaginal)
Who do I see: Self-Help Advice / Community Pharmacy / Sexual Health Clinic / 10 Hammersmith Broadway
Advice: You can find information on the NHS Choices help page. You can also search for your nearest community pharmacist. If you are sexually active, you can see a Practice Nurse by contacting reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Alternatively, you can visit your nearest Sexual Health Clinic, to find a clinic and make an appointment online or please see 10 Hammersmith Broadway to access walk in services available or call the appointments line on 020 3315 6699, option 1 to book an appointment.
Travel Vaccinations
Who do I see: Practice Nurse
Advice: Please book at least 1 month before travelling. Contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Unplanned Pregnancy
Who do I see: National Unplanned Pregnancy Advisory Service (NUPAS)
Advice: Women with an unplanned pregnancy can self-refer to the National Unplanned Pregnancy Advisory Service (NUPAS) who provide the following services locally:
- Pregnancy testing
- Pregnancy counselling
- Abortion advice
- Abortion treatments
- Contraception
- Screening for sexually transmitted infections (STI)
Women can self-refer via the website http://www.nupas.co.uk or by calling 0333 004 6666
Urine Infections (Cystitis)
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP
Advice: Simple cystitis can often be self managed. Link to NHS Choices for a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Vaginal Discharge
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / Sexual Health Clinic / 10 Hammersmith Broadway / GP
Advice: You can search for your nearest community pharmacist. Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Alternatively, you can also visit your nearest Sexual Health Clinic to find a clinic and make an appointment online or please see 10 Hammersmith Broadway to access walk in services available or call the appointments line on 020 3315 6699, option 1 to book an appointment.
Verruca
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / High Street Podiatrist
Advice: Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin that most people have at some point in their life. They usually go away on their own but may take months or even years: www.nhs.uk. Please search for your nearest community pharmacist.
Vitamin B12
Who do I see: Health Care Assistant.
Advice: Contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Vomiting
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For babies and toddlers, or if it persists longer than 1 week in children and adults, please see the GP by booking an appointment online, or by contacting reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment. Norovirus, also called the “winter vomiting bug,” is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days. Please see: www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus for more information.
Warfarin / Anticoagulation
Who do I see: Phelbotomist / Health Care Assistant / Clinical Pharmacist.
Advice: Warfarin requires regular INR monitoring. Other anticoagulation medications need an annual review and blood tests. Please contact reception on 020 7736 4344 to make an appointment.
Warts
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy
Advice: Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin that most people have at some point in their life. They usually go away on their own but may take months or even years. Visit www.nhs.uk/. Please search for your nearest community pharmacist.
