Advice and Information

Sexual health care in Southwark
Find out how to access all different types of sexual health care in Southwark.

Urgent and emergency healthcare in Southwark
Find out how to access urgent and emergency healthcare, including for your teeth and eyes.

Mental health support in Southwark
Find out about how to access mental health services and support in Southwark - whether you're feeling a bit down, or you think you need more support.

How to make a complaint about health or social care in Southwark
Are you unhappy with your experience of health or social care services in Southwark? Making a complaint is a way to share your experience, get an explanation from the service, and suggest what could be improved in the future.

Accessing GP services: FAQs
Find key information about accessing primary care services, including GPs, pharmacies and dental practices.

Qwell – New mental health support service for Southwark residents
NHS South East London CCG has commissioned Qwell, a free, anonymous online counselling and emotional wellbeing service for adults from digital mental health pioneers Kooth.

A Quick Guide to Healthcare Commissioning Meetings: How can you have your say?
Did you know that many meetings where our local health services are discussed and planned are open to the public? Find out which ones, how to attend and tips on asking decision-makers your questions.

How everyone can stay active at home
We all need to stay at home as much as possible to prevent the spread of infection, and some people may be avoiding going out completely. We want you to be able to keep active, whatever your age or ability!

Do you know how to find a GP?
You have a legal right to choose a GP practice that best suits your needs.

How are Southwark health services operating during the coronavirus outbreak?
Find out more here about the changes hospitals, doctors, and other health services are making to help delay and deal with the coronavirus outbreak, and how this might affect your care.

How else can you help during the outbreak?
The most important thing for all of us to do is to scrupulously follow the government's rules on staying at home, to save lives and support frontline workers. But there are other ways to help, too.