Sutton’s top GPs have today thanked staff and volunteers at Nonsuch Mansion COVID-19 Vaccination Centre as it closes its doors after protecting tens of thousands of local people from the virus. The vaccination centre opened on 15 December 2020, with staff from GP Practices, Sutton’s community services and NHS Sutton working together to deliver 27,000 […]
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NHS services in South West London over the Easter weekend
This Bank Holiday weekend the NHS is urging Londoners to follow Government guidance on staying safe and appealing for eligible people to book their COVID-19 vaccine by calling 119 or going online www.nhs.uk. Urgent care is available over Easter, with GPs offering more appointments, for people with urgent health needs, by telephone or through video consultation, […]
Twickenham Stoop stadium to become COVID-19 vaccination centre
Harlequins can confirm that the club’s Twickenham stadium will become a vaccination centre. The newly re-branded Chris Robshaw Bar (formerly the King’s Bar) will host vaccinations. Appointments can be booked via the national NHS website or you can also walk in for an appointment. Details of the walk-ins are on our dedicated walk-in page. The […]
Changes to Queen Mary’s Hospital, Urgent Treatment Centre
The NHS in south west London has today (20 October) announced plans to open a new service providing up to 480 urgent and routine appointments each week for local people at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton. The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Queen Mary’s – previously run by St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust […]
Annual General Meeting held virtually – watch the recording
South West London CCG held its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 23 September 2020. In light of the ongoing pandemic, the meeting was held virtually. […]
Local GPs warn “don’t wait to seek medical help if you need it”
GPs in South West London have launched a new campaign to persuade the public to seek the urgent care and treatment they need. The plea comes alongside new findings by NHS England that four in ten people are too concerned about being a burden on the NHS to seek help from their GP. Seeking medical […]
South West London pharmacies open over Easter
Pharmacies across South West London will be open over Easter to support patients during the coronavirus outbreak. Most local pharmacies will be open from 2pm to 5pm on both Good Friday (10 April) and Easter Monday (12 April) unless social distancing rules make it impossible – for example in large shopping centres. Some opening hours […]
South West London GP surgeries available for essential services over Easter
GP surgeries across south west London are available for essential services over Easter to support patients during the coronavirus outbreak. People will be able to access GP services on both Good Friday (10 April) and Easter Monday (12 April) in line with the usual core surgery hours. Although those days are Bank Holidays GPs will […]
Improving Healthcare Together Consultation Ends
The Improving Healthcare Together consultation has now finished. Thank you to everyone who responded in person, online, through social media and by phone and letter over the past 12 weeks. An independent research company will analyse the responses and produce a report by the late spring. The report will then be published and considered by the […]
Community Hub for Richmond residents
Richmond Council has set up a Community Hub to co-ordinate the support being offered by the Council and the borough’s many voluntary organisations in response to the coronavirus pandemic. From Tuesday 24 March, a helpline number is available as a first response for residents, particularly those who are elderly and/or vulnerable without support networks, who […]