Life Threatening Emergencies
Injuries
The surgeries are equipped to treat minor injuries like small cuts and joint sprains. If the injury is more severe or may involve a broken bone then you should attend the Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department at the following hospital:
St George's General Hospital (Tooting). Telephone: 020 8725 2666
Also in the event of poisoning or overdose the attend A&E
Minor Injuries Unit
If you have a minor injury or simple illness you can also attend the Queen Mary’s Hospital Minor Injuries Unit to see one of their specialist emergency nurses. Telephone: 020 8487 6999.
Urgent Problems during Surgery Hours
If you have an urgent problem during surgery hours, please call the surgery on 0208 542 3105. The receptionist will need to take some details about the problem and arrangements will be made for you to be seen by the doctor as soon as possible
How to Get Help when the Surgery is Closed
If you have an urgent medical problem outside normal surgery hours (our opening times can be found here), and you need help fast, but it is not life threatening - CALL 111 - Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Health Help Now
Health Help Now is a free website or mobile app that you can use to find the most appropriate local health service for common symptoms, and advice for people of all ages.
About NHS 111
What to do when my Medical Practice is closed:
- If you need medical help fast but it’s not an emergency call 111
- If it’s a life-threatening emergency call 999
NHS 111 is the number to call when you need medical help fast but it’s not a life-threatening emergency.
- Calls to 111 are FREE from landlines and mobiles
- NHS 111 is available 24/7, every day of the year
When to call 111
- You think you need to go to A&E or to another NHS urgent care service
- The surgery is closed and you need healthcare advice
- You don’t know who to call for medical help
When to all 999
- Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies such as:
- Major accident or trauma
- Severe breathlessness
- Severe bleeding
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe chest pain
During normal practice opening hours the practice remains your first point of contact for all routine requests.
More information about NHS 111 can be obtained from NHS choices at www.nhs.uk/111
Please only visit the A&E department if it is an emergency.