G.P. Surgeries in Hillingdon

Download details of GP surgeries in the London Borough of Hillingdon.

Health Events throughout the year 

Hayes Town Medical Centre – walk-in

A  Medical Centre  in Hayes Town is offering NHS services from 8.00am to 8.00pm, 365 days a year.
You can walk in during open hours, no appointment needed, or call 01895 486020 to arrange an appointment.
They can treat minor injuries and illnesses including: wounds e.g superficial cuts, bruises, minor burns, animal bites and provide tetanus boosters. Muscle and joint injury, e.g sprains. This innovative service has been developed by NHS Hillingdon and provided by Bondcare for people who are living, working or visiting the area.

Message in a Bottle 

The Lions ‘Message in a Bottle’  scheme is a simple idea designed to encourage people to keep their personal and medical details on a standard form and in a common location – the fridge!
A sticker located on the outside of the fridge indicates to the paramedics that a message in a bottle can be found in the fridge, this saves them time when asking about personal details,  medical conditions or medication.

Bottles are FREE  and can be obtained from Hillingdon Carers Advice Centre. Please drop in and pick up yours today.

Just Can’t Wait toilet card  

If you struggle to find a toilet to use when you are out and about the ‘Just Can’t Wait’  toilet card may help.
The Bladder and Bowel Foundation can provide the card, which states that the card holder has a medical condition that requires the urgent need of a toilet.  The card does not guarantee you access to a toilet but many places are willing to help.

As a national charity, the Bladder and Bowel Foundation do ask for a donation of £5 towards the cost of sending out a card.  To request a card please contact them on 01536 533255 or visit their website for more information www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org

RADAR 

The RADAR National Key Scheme (NKS) offers key holders access to around 9,000 locked accessible public toilets around the country. Although RADAR would prefer that providers of accessible toilets keep their toilets unlocked if possible the NKS may be necessary if the provider concerned has to keep the toilets locked to stop vandalism and misuse.
Radar believes that everyone who experiences ill-health, injury or disability should have the same freedom and independence as other citizens. An important part of that freedom is having the confidence to go out, knowing that public toilets will be available, accessible and will meet your needs.
For more information about the key scheme visit the  RADAR National key scheme website or telephone 020 7250 3222

NHS Direct

Feeling unwell, have a health problem or question?  Contact NHS 111 or visit the website at www.nhs.uk/111

NHS 111 is a telephone service staffed by nurses giving healthcare advice and information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

NHS Doctors – services after hours, at weekends or holidays – telephone you GP and listen carefully to instructions and advice.  Have a pen and piece of paper ready to write the infromation given to you.

Using Hillingdon Hospital’s Accident and Emergency and calling 999

If you are critical ill and need immediate medical help, call 999 and ask to speak to the ambulance service.  The Hillingdon Hospital’s A&E department is located in Pield Heath Road Uxbridge UB8 3NN.

Mount Vernon Minor Injuries Unit – an alternative to A&E

Receive fast and efficient treatment at the Minor Injuries Unit at Mount Vernon Hospital. Go there if you or a member of your family have a minor injury – cuts, grazes, bruises, burns, eye problems and limb injuries.  You will be treated by an Emergency Nurse Practitioner.

Open 9.00am – 8.00pm every day, except Christmas Day. Minor Injuries Unit, Mount Vernon Hospital, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood HA6 2RN 01923 844332

Caring for your own minor ailments

Keep a well stock medicine chest for day-to-day health problems.  Always keep medicines away from children and pets. Some of the items recommended include:

• Paracetemol, soluble Aspirin, Ibuprofen.  Remember children under `16 cannot take aspirin.
• Children’s syrup
• Decongestant for adding to hot water
• Mild Laxative, oral rehydration solution and anti-diarrhoea
• Indegestion remedy
• Antiseptic solution
• Cotton wool, 2 sterile eye pads
• Safety pins, tweezers and sharp scissors
• Disposable gloves and triangular bandages
• Plaster in assorted sizes
• Sterile dressings (6 medium, 2 large and 2 extra large)
• A thermometer
• Travel sickness tablets
• Sun screen (SPF15 or higher) and calamine lotion