North Lewisham Primary Care Network want to help you Choose Well if you need medical help
Self Care
Minor injuries and first days of an illness.
E.g. Coughs and colds, sore throat.
Pharmacy
Advice and medicines to help you self-care.
E.g. Headaches, upset stomach, coughs and colds, diarrhoea and vomiting.
NHS 111
Not sure about what to do or can’t wait for your GP.
Out of hours support available 24/7.
GP Advice
Illness or injury that won’t go away.
Monitoring and management of long term health conditions.
E.g. Diabetes, High blood pressure, Asthma/COPD, mental health.
A&E/999
Life threatening emergencies.
Choking, chest pain, blackout, severe bleeding, suicidal.
There are many services you can access without speaking to your GP
Physio First
- 15+ years with muscle, joint pain or injuries including back pain
- Use the AskFirst NHS App to book a telephone physio
Pharmacy first for minor illness
- Self-care scheme to provide free medications for those who don’t pay for prescriptions
IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies)
- Help for common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression
- Talking therapies, such as counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Foot Health
- Diagnosis, treatment, education and advice on foot problems
- Complete the application for the Foot Health Service clinic of your choice
Sexual health
- STI checks, Coil and Implant insertion removal, regular and emergency contraception
- Order at home or make an appointment to be seen in clinic
Minor Eye Condition Service (MECS)
- Common eye conditions, expert optometrist assessment
- Red, sticky, watery eye, pain or discomfort in or around the eyes
Sight Centre, 78 Deptford High St, London SE8 4RT. Tel: 020 8691 5500 is the local site.
Dental Care
- When your mouth or teeth need urgent attention
- If you do not have a regular NHS dentist, contact NHS 111.
Health Visitor
- Questions about your child’s health and wellbeing under 5 years
Health Visiting Hub on 0203 049 1873
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Support
- Pregnancy self referral online or by phone for your ‘booking appointment’
- Face to face appointments and online breastfeeding support available
Social Prescribing
- Helps to improve your wellbeing by connecting you to non-medical support in the community.
- One to one support for up to 8 weeks.
Community Connections
- Local community and services that can help with health and wellbeing
Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4pm. Tel: 0330 058 3464
Citizens Advice Bureau
- Free, impartial and confidential advice on everything from housing, benefits to consumer rights.
Tel: 0800 231 5453. Mon-Fri: 9:30am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Online Advice for Child Health
- Great resource by the Royal College of paediatrics about common conditions of childhood and adolescence
Domestic Violence
- Athena, provide confidential, non-judgmental support to those living in Lewisham who are experiencing gender-based violence.
24hr helpline Tel: 0808 2000 247
COVID Testing and Vaccination Passes
- Your GP cannot organise any COVID testing or issue your vaccination pass
- Use the NHS App or call 119 for proof of your COVID vaccination status
- COVID testing through the government website or call 119
