Health
Welcome to the page that tells you about health services in South Westminster.
Westminster Primary Care Trust (PCT) is the local branch of the NHS responsible for health services in your area.
Westminster PCT produces an annual Westminster ’s Local Guide to Health Services with useful information about Westminster PCT, the money it spends, and its plans for the forthcoming year on improving the health of the local community. It also includes useful contact information and telephone numbers for local health services.
GPs
Your local GP surgery provides a range of services including general medical advice and treatment: prescriptions; referral to a specialist; jabs and tests (such as cervical smear tests, blood tests or immunisation).
Dentists
Dentists provide regular check ups on your teeth and gums. Part of their work involves teaching people to look after their teeth and gums in order to prevent problems. Dental practices can take private and NHS patients, and most practices take a mixture of both.
Opticians
Generally, opticians carry out tests on your eyes in order to check the quality of your sight and look for signs of disease, which may need treatment from a doctor or eye surgeon, such as diabetes and glaucoma.
Pharmacies
Your local pharmacist can advise you on a range of medicines and remedies for everyday illnesses.
Accident & Emergency
If you have a condition that requires; immediate attention or stitches, had an accident which may require an X-ray, are suffering from chest or severe pain elsewhere or breathlessness you should go straight to your nearest A&E.