Care and support

Carers

Are you looking after or providing support for a relative, friend or neighbour? Are you being helped or supported by a relative friend or neighbour? Your GP needs to know ... [continue] Carers

Child health

Greenwich Children ‘s Centres Children’s centres offer families access to a range of services in one location. Children’s centres are located across Royal Greenwich. Telephone: 020 8921 6921 Email: fis@royalgreenwich.gov.uk ... [continue] Child health

Community groups

Greenwich Community Directory Your online information and support directory. Website: greenwichcommunitydirectory.org.uk/kb5/greenwich/directory/home.page Freephone: 0800 470 4831 Live Well Greenwich Explore our site for local information, events and support to improve your health and ... [continue] Community groups

Depression, anxiety & stress

Kooth Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues. Website: kooth.com Rethink Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health ... [continue] Depression, anxiety & stress

Drugs and Alcohol

Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol. Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk Drinkline If you’re worried about your own or someone ... [continue] Drugs and Alcohol

Elderly care

Silver Line Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day. Telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90 Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk Age UK Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated ... [continue] Elderly care

Find NHS services near you

Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service easily by entering your postcode in the NHS service locator widget on this page.

Find your NHS number

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS. You do not need to know your NHS ... [continue] Find your NHS number

Maternity

Baby Buddy App Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives. Download from: Google Play: Baby Buddy Download ... [continue] Maternity

NHS App

NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can use the NHS app to: Get your ... [continue] NHS App

NHS Health A to Z

Look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z widget on this page.    

NHS Live Well

Please use the NHS widget on this page for information and advice on healthy living.

Sexual health

Greenwich Sexual Health Greenwich Sexual Health can help you with STI Kits and testing, contraception, sexual health services, free condoms. Website: www.greenwichsexualhealth.org Family Planning Association A sexual health charity, the ... [continue] Sexual health

Stop smoking

Live Well Greenwich Research shows you are 3 times more likely to quit and stay quit with support. Quit your way today. Website: www.livewellgreenwich.org.uk/livingwell/stop-smoking/ Telephone: 0800 471 4831 Text: ‘QUIT’ ... [continue] Stop smoking

Weight management

The Eatwell Guide The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet. Website: www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/the-eatwell-guide Am I ... [continue] Weight management

NHS video library

There are lots of information and advice videos on the NHS YouTube channel. The service is provided to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things ... [continue] NHS video library

Self care

Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a ... [continue] Self care

Who should I see?

We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a ... [continue] Who should I see?

Date published: 5th February, 2021
Date last updated: 1st August, 2022