GET THE CARE YOU NEED

Find out how to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, and get the right care to support your physical and mental health.

Your GP practice

Your GP practice provides a wide range of health services. Find out how to register

There are three ways to contact your GP practice: online, by phone, or in person.

You can request a telephone appointment if that is more convenient for you than a face-to-face appointment.

GP practices are open from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. If you need an evening or weekend appointment, your GP practice can arrange this for you.

Your GP will refer you for any tests or specialist treatment you may need, which could be to a hospital, local clinic, or community diagnostic centre.

As well as your GP, did you know there are other professionals in your local health team who can help you get the care you need as quickly as possible?

Useful information

Appointments, repeat prescriptions, and test results
With the NHS App, you can book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, and check test results on your phone. You can also contact your GP practice to do this if you prefer.

Help from NHS 111
If you’re worried about a symptom and not sure what help you need, visit 111.nhs.uk or by call 111.

Your local pharmacy
Your high street pharmacist can prescribe medicines and, if you are over 40, will check your blood pressure for free. They can also treat common conditions, including earache, sore throats and urinary tract infections.

They can provide free medicine for minor illnesses if you are eligible. See ‘Self care medications scheme guide for patients’.

Your pharmacist offers on the spot, expert advice which can be faster than waiting for a GP appointment.

Find out more about how your local pharmacy can help you.

Mental health

North London NHS Talking Therapies
Feeling anxious or depressed? Struggling with feeling low, not sleeping, stressed and worried? Our trained clinicians can help. The service is effective, confidential, and free.

Watch our short video about Talking Therapies.

Talking therapies are also available in your chosen language through confidential interpreters. Your GP can refer you, or you can refer yourself at: northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/talking-therapies

More mental health support
Find information and mental health support, including talking therapies services, on the NHS website. For urgent mental health help, visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111.

Sexual health

Sexual health clinics provide testing for sexually transmitted infections and contraception advice. Pharmacies can also provide advice on sexual health and contraception.