Pharmacist

You can consult your local pharmacist on a range of problems, from colds, flu, infant teething and colic, to discussions regarding the medication prescribed and possible side effects. Some pharmacists can supply the Emergency Contraceptive pill. In some circumstances they are able to issue an emergency supply of repeat prescription drugs if you run out, allowing you time to request the prescription from the doctor.

NHS Direct

You can access NHS Direct by telephone on 0845 4647 or on the internet at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk. They will offer advice and tell you where the nearest help is to be found.

NHS Walk-in Centre/Minor Injuries

These are often open longer than your doctors’ surgery. Walk-in Centres do not usually treat children under the age of two years.

• Teddington NHS Walk-In Centre - 020 8714 4004 Teddington Memorial Hospital, Hampton Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 0JL. Weekdays 7.00am - 10.00pm Weekends and Bank Holidays 8.00am - 9.00pm.
• Weybridge NHS Walk-In Centre - 01932 826013 Weybridge Hospital and Primary Centre, 22 Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DY. Weekdays 7am-10pm Weekends 9am-10pm

Accident and Emergency Departments

Our nearest are:

• Kingston Hospital - 020 8546 7711 Galsworthy Road, Kingston on Thames, Surrey KT2 7QB
• Epsom General Hospital - 01372 735 735 Dorking Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7EG

Leaflets

Advice leaflets for many conditions can be found at www.patient.co.uk. These leaflets give impartial advice and may answer your questions.