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6.1 Health Authority Services
6.2 Clinics
6.3 Contraception & Midwifery
6.4 Disabilities
6.5 HIV & Aids
6.6 Drug Abuse
6.7 Physical, Mental & Sexual Abuse
6.8 First Aid
6.9 Veterinary Surgeons
6.1 HEALTH AUTHORITY SERVICES
Health Authorities contract, monitor and develop primary health care and are responsible for purchasing health care from hospitals and community units. They provide information on doctors, dentists, opticians, chemists, family planning, maternity care, pharmacy and chiropody, mental health teams and physiotherapists. Issue prescription exemption certificates and prescription season tickets for regular medication if you are not exempt from charges.
To register with a doctor or dentist, telephone your relevant health authority who will provide a list of the six closest practitioners and ensure that you are accepted by one.
Camden and Islington Health Authority
Hobson House,
155 Gower Street, WC1 6BH.
383 4155.
Kensington & Chelsea & Westminster Health Authority
50 Eastbourne Terrace, W2.
725 3333.
Community Health Councils are statutory bodies established by the National Health Service to monitor all local NHS services. They ensure that users have more influence on the way that health services are designed and run. They can initiate changes to the health service and undertake public consultation to ensure local needs are met. Anyone who feels unhappy with NHS provision can contact their local CHC who will give advice and assist with making formal complaints to the Health Service Ombudsman:
FOR CAMDEN CONTACT:
Bloomsbury CHC
197 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2NJ.
530 5255.
WESTMINSTER:
Kensington & Chelsea & Westminster CHC
45 Praed Street, W2 1NR.
706 7100.
Complaints of maladministration in the National Health Service:
The Health Service Ombudsman
Church House,
Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BW.
276 3000.
Hospitals serving Covent Garden with accident and emergency departments:
University College Hospital
Gower Street, WC1E 6DA.
387 9300.
Accident & Emergency Grafton Way entrance.
Middlesex Hospital
Mortimer Street, W1N 8AA.
636 8333.
St Thomas' Hospital
Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7EH.
928 9292.
6.2 CLINICS
Soho Centre for Health and Care
29-30 Soho Square, W1.
534 6500. 9am-5pm
Family planning, pregnancy testing, antenatal classes. Hearing assessments and development checks, speech therapy and chiropody by appointment. NHS Dentist, subsidised Osteopath. Most services by appointment.
Also includes Minor Injuries Unit, drop-in service 12 midday-8pm Mon-Fri & 12 midday-6pm Sat.
Hunter Street Health Centre,
Family Health Clinic
8 Hunter Street, WC1N 1BN.
530 4300.
Telephone for times and days of services. Community Mental Health Team, Health Visitors, District Nurses, Physiotherapists, ante- and post-natal classes, family planning, child psychiatry and eye clinic, chiropody, parents and toddlers group, speech therapy.
SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE:
Parker House Medical Centre
25 Parker Street.
831 3452.
Walk-in services on first come, first served basis providing:
Nurse
Tue & Wed 9.30am-12.30pm.
Doctor
Mon & Wed 8.00am-10.00am, Tue 11.30am-1.30pm, Thurs 2.00pm-4.00pm.
Optician
Wed 9.30am-12.30pm.
Dentist
Tue & Wed 2.00pm-4.30pm.
Chiropodist
Thurs 2.00pm-4.00pm.
Hairdresser
Wed 9.30am-12.30pm.
King's Cross Primary Care Centre
264 Pentonville Road, N1.
530 5770.
Open evenings 7.00-11.00pm.
Doctors and nurses available every day. No appointments necessary.
GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Register at a convenient surgery. You will be asked to fill in a form and you may be asked to see the doctor or to have a general medical.
If you cannot find a doctor who will accept you, contact your Health Service Authority (see 6.1.)
Covent Garden Medical Centre
47 Short's Gardens (24hr).
379 7209.
Dr Tsang (F),
Dr Pathmanathan (M),
Dr Ackland (F)
Mon-Fri 8.30am-7.00pm
Sat & Sun 9.00am-1.00pm
Bank Holidays 9.00am-1.00pm.
Emergency and same day appointments are available. Services include dietician, physiotherapist, counsellor, social worker, family planning, antenatal, children's and well-woman clinics, heart disease & cholesterol screening, diabetic and asthma clinics and vaccination for foreign travel. Operates a Patient Participation Group.
Dr Mo (M). Surgery at: Soho Centre for Health and Care.
1 Frith Street, W1
287 7039.
Mon-Fri 10am-12.30pm and 4-6pm; closed Thurs afternoons.
Dr Murphy (F) Surgery at: Soho Centre for Health and Care.
1 Frith Street, W1
534 6570.
Mon-Fri 9.30-11.30am and 3.30-5.30pm; Nurse only on There.
Dr Lee (F)
2 Hanway Place, W1
323 0760.
Mon-Fri 10-12am & Mon 3-4.30pm & Tue-Fri 2-4pm.
Services include well-person clinics (m & f), antenatal clinic, family planning, immunisation.
CHIROPODIST
Lewis Slater M.Ch.S S.R.Ch D.Pod.M
The Rose St. Clinic
24 Rose Street
020 7379 9486
State registered chiropodist
DENTISTRY
Register under the NHS in the same way as you register with a doctor. When accepted you become a Continuing Care (over 18) or a Capitation Patient (under 18). You remain registered unless two years or more pass without you seeing a dentist. If you are not registered you are a casual patient and not entitled to emergency work. Dentists can offer a mixture of NHS and private services, ensure that you understand the work to be undertaken and the charges. For NHS dental treatment complaints please contact your local Community Health Council (see 6.1.)
Covent Garden Dental Practice
61g Odhams Walk.
7836 9161.
Mon-Fri 9am-1.30pm & 2.30-5pm, with evening surgeries Tues to 7pm & Wednesdays 6pm.
Covent Garden Dental Clinic
48 Chandos Place.
7836 3254
Branston & Rafael
4 Sheldon Mansions,
Charing Cross Road.
7836 9259.
Only children and exempt charge patients accepted as new NHS patients.
Michael J Forster Dental Surgery
48 Bedford Street.
7836 3916.
Drury Lane Dental Surgery
59 Short's Gardens.
240 1778.
Only children accepted as new NHS patients.
James Green
55 Endell Street.
379 7575.
Soho Centre for Health and Care
29-30 Soho Square, W1.
534 6622.
NHS treatment available.
OPTICIANS
Ask the optician if you think you may be entitled to a free sight test. You do not have to buy glasses from the testing optician. The optician will provide a prescription and you can shop around. If you are incapacitated contact the local Health Authority (see 6.1) to arrange a sight test at your home.
Chatoo & Co Ltd
176 Strand.
240 8701.
Opera Opera
98 Long Acre,
Odhams Walk.
7836 9246.
David Clulow
51 Long Acre.
240 8284.
6.3 CONTRACEPTION & MIDWIFERY
Contraception Clinics
Brook Advisory Centre
233 Tottenham Court Road, W1.
580 2991.
Contraception, pregnancy testing and counselling for teenagers and young people.
Marie Stopes Family Planning and Well-Woman Clinics
388 4843.
Pregnancy Care and Counselling Service (Life)
0181 566 7618.
Abortion Referral and Advice
388 4843.
Vasectomy and Sterilisation
388 5554.
Midwifery
Community Midwives
380 9567.
University College Hospital
Grafton Road, W1 (24hrs).
288 5111.
Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm.
6.4 DISABILITIES
Camden Social Services Department provides a wide range of services for vulnerable or disabled adults and children.
General Enquiries ring 413 6666, visit Social Service Reception at Crowndale Centre, Eversholt Street, NW1 hours 9am-5pm.
Camden Social Services Emergency Duty Service
open Mon-Fri 5-9pm,
278 4444;
Minicom 413 6096.
Equipment for physical disabilities is provided to improve independence in the home after assessment by an occupational therapist. Equipment includes bath seats, raised chairs, adapted cooking equipment, fitted stair rails, lifts or ramps. Elderly, disabled, children, mental health, occupational therapy and Aids. Contact Social Service Occupational Therapists at:
Camden Social Services Information
Unit 79
Camden Road, NW1.
413 6656.
Adult Independent Brokerage Section.
This section enables people with severe physical disabilities to live at home by providing financial assistance and care helpers. Social Services
413 6666.
Westminster Social Services WC2 Duty Room,
Kemp House,
1 Hopkins Street, W1.
641 7275.
Westminster Disability Information Service
10 Warwick Row SW1E 5EP.
641 2777.
St Pancras Hospital
St Pancras Way, NW1.
387 4411.
Opticians-eye test, advice and provision of glasses and contact lenses. Patients usually seen immediately at home.
6.5 HIV AND AIDS
Camden Housing Advice
860 5942.
Camden CAB HIV Project provides free, confidential and impartial advice
483 4283.
WESTMINSTER HIV SERVICES
Social Work Team
0181 964 5860.
Home Care Team
0181 964 5859.
Occupational Therapy Team
0181 964 5863.
National AIDS 24hr Helpline
0800 567 123.
Ring for information on Language lines.
Terrence Higgins Trust
Mon-Fri 3-10pm.
242 1010.
6.6 SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Drugs information and advice:
Camden Social Services
278 4444.
Westminster Social Services
641 6000.
Alcoholics Anonymous
11 Redcliffe Gardens, SW10.
352 3001.
Alcohol Concern
Waterbridge House,
32-36 Loman Street, SE1.
928 7377.
Rugby House Projects for drug and alcohol related rehabilitation and resettlement.
New Roots
837 9323.
High Care Hostel
404 1117.
Long Stay Houses
916 7634.
Release Legal & Emergency Drug Advice Service
388 Old Street, EC1.
603 8654.
Wed & Fri 2-5pm.
Drugs advice and related legal problems.
Turning Point
Hungerford Drug Project,
32a Wardour Street, W1.
437 3523.
Confidential service for users, ex-users, family and friends. Advice, information, counselling and referral.
Mon-Fri 2-5.30pm;
Tue, Thurs, Fri 10am-1pm;
Wed 6-9pm.
Answerphone outside these times.
Central London Action On Street Health (CLASH)
15 Bateman Buildings,
Soho Square W1.
734 1794.
Advice, counselling, needle exchange and primary health care.
Drugs Helpline
0800 776600.
Drugs Advice
278 8671.
Narcotics Anonymous meet on Mon evenings at the Covent Garden Community Centre.
6.7 PHYSICAL, SEXUAL & MENTAL ABUSE
Women and Girls' Network
London Women's Centre
4 Wild Court.
610 4678.
Counselling and information service for women and girls who have experienced male violence.
Women's Aid National Helpline
0117 963 3542.
Camden Women's Aid
251 6537.
Advice for women suffering violence and referral to refuges.
Camden Equalities Unit
Room 303,
Town Hall,
Euston Road, NW1.
860 5712.
Advice on sexual harassment.
ISO-SAC
(In support of sexually abused children)
PO Box 526, NW6 1SU.
0181 284 2125.
Counselling service for those affected by abuse.
Vulnerable Persons Unit
Holborn Police Station,
70 Theobalds Road WC1.
0181 733 6365.
Domestic, racial or elderly violence.
Kidscape
152 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1.
730 3300.
Campaign for child safety. Provides for the prevention of child sexual abuse.
NSPCC
24hr Helpline.
0800 800 500.
Church Army Women's Day Centre
For low income, unwaged or unemployed women. Legal advice, café, arts and crafts.
Open Mon-Sun.
1-5 Cosway Street, NW1.
262 3818.
Fax: 402 8752.
6.8 FIRST AID
Red Cross
9 Grosvenor Crescent, SW1.
245 6315.
Run first aid courses and can provide useful literature.
St. John Ambulance Brigade
63 York Street W1H 1PS.
258 3456.
Provides training and courses in first aid.
Overeaters Anonymous
07000 784985
6.9 VETERINARY SURGEONS
Royal Veterinary College
Royal College Street, NW1.
468 5000.
Animals Hospital
(Beaumont) Clinic Enquiries:
387 8134.
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