Practical information

The Blue Cross Victoria Animal Hospital Sheppard House,
1-5 Hugh Street, SW1V 1QQ, 020 7932 2370.
Did you know: The Blue Cross in Victoria is the oldest animal hospital of its kind in the UK. It was first established in 1906 and was the headquarters of The Blue Cross for many years. It was rebuilt in 1999 and officially opened by Her Majesty the Queen in November 2001. read less

There are numerous banks and cash machines across South Westminster. The main banks are situated on Victoria Street, and cash machines can also be found on Horseferry Road, Warwick Way, Wilton Road, Chichester Street (Dolphin Square, Pimlico) and in Victoria Station. read less

The CAB provides free, independent and confidential advice for Westminster residents and those working in the area. They can help you with a range of legal, money and other problems.

Pimlico Citizens Advice Bureau 140 Tachbrook Street, SW1V 2NE, 0844 477 1611. read less

Pimlico Library Rampayne Street, SW1V 2PU

Victoria Library and Westminster Music Library
160 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9UD

St James Library 62 Victoria Street, SW1E 6QP

Westminster Archive Centre 10 St Ann’s Street, SW1P 2DE
Call 020 7641 1300 for Library opening times. read less

Victoria NHS Walk-in centre offers a range of services, including health advice and treatment for a range of illnesses and minor injuries without having to make an appointment.
63 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AT, 020 7340 1190, Mon-Friday 7am-7pm, www.victoriawalkincentre.co.uk. read less

City Hall One Stop For face to face access to Westminster City Council’s services. City Hall, 62 Victoria Street, SW1E 6QP, Mon-Friday 8.30am-7pm Saturday 9am-1pm. read less

Globe House, 89 Eccleston Square, SW1V 1PN,
0300 222 0000, Mon-Friday 7.45am-7pm Saturday
9.15am-3.15pm (appointments only). read less

There are plenty of pharmacies in the local area, on Victoria Street and in Victoria Station, as well as shops on Lupus Street, Horseferry Road, Tachbrook Street and Warwick Way. You can call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 (24 hours) to find a local chemist or visit www.nhs.uk

The nearest pharmacy that is open 24 hours a day is
ZaFash 233-235 Old Brompton Road, SW5 OEA,
020 7373 2798 .

The nearest pharmacies that are open from 9am to midnight (every day, including Bank Holidays) are
Bliss Pharmacy 5-6 Marble Arch, W1H 7EL, 020 7723 6116
Pharmacentre 149 Edgware Road, W2 2HR, 020 7723 2336
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Belgravia Police Station 202-206 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9SX, 0300 123 1212 (24 hours a day). Remember in an emergency or when there is a danger to life or a crime in progress always call 999. read less

Broadway 1 Broadway, SW1H 0AX
Eccleston 6 Eccleston Street, SW1W 9LS
Lupus Street 121-125 Lupus Street, SW1V 3EW
Vauxhall Bridge Road 167 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 2ST

Post office opening times

Mon-Friday 9am-5.30pm
Tuesday 9:30am-5:30pm
Saturday 9am-12:30pm
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If you are caught short in Westminster, text TOILET to 80097. You will be texted back with the location and opening hours of your nearest public toilet. Sat Lav is a Westminster City Council service. Texts cost 25p plus your network standard rate. read less

There are a number of supermarkets in South Westminster, mainly on Victoria Street, Warwick Way, Wilton Road, Monck Street and in Victoria Station. They include Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Marks & Spencer and some independent shops. Most are open seven days a week, though opening times can vary. read less

Transport for London provides up to date information about transport services in South Westminster and beyond, 0843 222 1234 (24 hours a day), www.tfl.gov.uk. read less