If you have not had 2 doses, contact your GP Surgery where you can obtain the vaccine for free. Further information can be found here, or print an NHS Mumps Leaflet.
Recent changes in European Travel Health have introduced the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), that came in replacement of the E111 form.
This is used for obtaining medical treatment that becomes necessary, at reduced cost or sometimes free, when temporarily visiting a European Union (EU) country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Only treatment provided under the state scheme is covered. However, to obtain treatment you will need to take a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you.
You can apply for a EHIC online simply by clicking on www.ehic.org.uk It is simple, free and in a few days you will receive your card by post.
Dental problems would be treated by a dentist not a doctor - It is advisable to register with a NHS dentist before you have problems, as each dentist offers an emergency service to their own patients. It is often extremely difficult to see a dentist urgently if you are not already registered.
Call NHS Direct on 08454647 to find your local dentist.
Your doctor’s surgery will offer contraception and cervical smear services. It is important that all women attend for their smears when they are advised to do so - as this simple test can save lives.
Our Wellbeing team is composed of highly skilled health professionals . They provide, amongst other services, contraception advice, sexual health advice and offer free condoms to students. To make an appointment to come and see us please contact us.
If you have unprotected sexual intercourse, and are at risk of pregnancy, women can take emergency oral contraception up to 72 hours afterwards to prevent pregnancy. This can be obtained from the following places:
For more advice, check FPA Emergency Contraception Information or NHS Direct Contraception Advice
If you think you may be at risk of a sexually transmitted infection you can go to any sexual health clinic in the UK. The service is free and completely confidential. Please see Helpful Contact Numbers for contact details.
In the event of an accident or emergency, our nearest A&E departments are:
There is an NHS Walk-in Centre at Newham General Hospital. This is a Nurse practitioner led unit and it deals with minor injuries and illnesses.
It opens Monday to Friday 07.00 hours - 22.00 hours. At weekends and Bank holidays it opens from 09.00 - 22.00 hours. Telephone number 020 7363 9200.
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