Lasting Post

Helping people following the death of a loved one with free independent advice.

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Wandsworth Bereavement Service

Wandsworth Bereavement Service provides one to one bereavement counselling for anyone who is resident in the Borough of Wandsworth and for residents of neighbouring Boroughs who have been unable to access bereavement counselling elsewhere.

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St George’s Hospital

Bereavement Services at St George’s Hospital are available Monday to Friday during the hours of 10.00 – 16.00pm.

020 8725 3410

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Wandsworth Carers' Centre

Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is a registered charity and limited company that has been providing support to unpaid Carers in Wandsworth since 1995. Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is the lead provider of Carers Partnership Wandsworth.

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Fever in Children

A fever is a high temperature. As a general rule, in children, a temperature of over 37.5C (99.5F) is a fever.

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Chicken Pox

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point.

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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that can affect young children.

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Headlice

Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They’re particularly common in children.

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Further information

From warts and measles to chickenpox and tonsillitis, find out how to recognise some of the most common childhood conditions

NHS – Childhood Illness

Health Visitors

Brocklebank Health Centre telephone number: 0333 0058 1679

ECG Monitoring

We now perform all ECGs in our surgery and it normally takes about 20-30 minutes. Please make an appointment with Julie our ECG technician.

Phlebotomy (Blood Tests)

We provide phlebotomy services at our practice. Agnes is our phlebotomist and is available every morning for walk-in patients from 08:00 – 12:00* from Monday to Friday.

*due to staff availability there could be occasions when the last admission will be at 11:30.

*please note that Agnes is on annual leave on the following dates and therefore there will be no phlebotomy services during this time:

• 20th – 21st March
• 20th – 27th April

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Minor Surgery

Some of our GPs can perform excisions of minor skin lesions such as moles, sebaceous cysts and some lipomas. They also give steroid injections into shoulders, elbows & knees to help with arthritis and tendonitis. Dr Popelyuk and Dr Aryan Jogiya have extra qualifications in minor surgery and are happy to help anyone with something they would prefer to be without but you can make an appointment with any of our doctors to discuss the options.

Spirometry

It is important that your lung capacity is measured regularly if you have asthma, emphysema or other lung problems. Please make an appointment with Julie if you need a review.

Cervical Smears

Our practice nurses normally provide the expertise required although in some situations the doctors will also do them for you. Please make an appointment to see our practice nurses if you are due to have a smear. Smear tests are required by women over the age of 25 and will be repeated every 3 years until you are 65 years old.

X-Ray

Our nearest X-ray departments are at St. John’s Therapy Centre and St. George’s Hospital.

All X-rays must be requested by a clinician using the appropriate form.

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One You Drinks Tracker - Mobile App

Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.

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Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

0300 123 6600

Talk online

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

0300 123 1110

Further information

For more information about the benefits of drinking less, top tips and more visit

NHS – Drinking and Alcohol

Alternatively, for more information on how drug misuse can be harmful to your health visit

NHS – The Effects of Drugs

Planning your Pregnancy

If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy.

Follow these steps

Antenatal Care

Calculate your Due Date

Your Antenatal Appointments Explained

My Maternity Journey in South West London

Find Maternity Services Near you

Postnatal Care

Your six week post natal check

Further information

Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here

NHS – Your Pregnancy & Baby Guide

Samaritans

If something is troubling you, call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

116 123

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Mind

Information and Support for all mental health issues. Mind Infoline

0300 123 3393

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Rethink

Help, information and support for all those affected by mental illness.

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Sane

Charity offering support and carrying out research into mental illness.

0845 767 8000

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PAPYRUS

Young suicide prevention society.

0800 068 4141

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Further information

For more information about mental health, ways to cope with it and more visit

NHS – Mental Health

One You – Feeling Stressed?

Sexual Health Wandsworth

Sexual health services in South West London (Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth)

Sexual health services in Wandsworth are commissioned by Wandsworth Council and provided by Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) from six locations across Wandsworth, Richmond and Merton.

The service has a new website which can be found here: www.shswl.nhs.uk

The site houses important information on sexual health clinic locations and opening times; as well as useful details on STIs (including treatment), contraception and accessing emergency contraception and key contact details – among other key details for people of all ages.

Importantly, the website includes the ability to book an appointment online enabling service users to book appointments themselves. The website also includes information on accessing the home testing e-service.

Sexual Health South West London has opened a new centre on the 1st floor of 160 Falcon Road, next to Clapham Junction station.

Falcon Road is the hub of Sexual Health South West London’s services for three London boroughs (Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth) – with satellite clinics in Mitcham, Twickenham and Wimbledon.

It is open from Monday to Saturday with regular sessions (including walk-in) specialising in care for young people, women, gay men and men who have sex with men (MSM).

Wandsworth Integrated Sexual Health Service

WISH will provide a range of services including, but not limited to:

• Testing and managing sexually transmitted infections
• Emergency and ongoing contraception
• Rapid HIV testing
• Referral for termination of pregnancy C-card registration and free condoms
• HIV post sexual exposure treatment (PEP)
• In addition, the service will offer a range of specialist services including long-acting contraception, young people’s and gay men’s clinics, psychosexual therapy and a dedicated service for people with learning disabilities.

There are WISH clinics in Tooting, Roehampton and Battersea.

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Family Planning Association

They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

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Brook

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

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Sexual Health Help Line

The Family Planning Association Sexual health help line can give you confidential information and advice

0845 122 8690

Free Chlamydia Screening

Free Chlamydia screening is available for all patients between 15 and 24 years old registered at Wandsworth Medical Centre. Please call us to book an appointment with a practice nurse or collect your free screening kit at the reception.

0203 006 2741

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Coil Fitting & Implants

Dr Tania Schroeder and Dr Ruslana Popelyuk are happy to help; please make an initial (normal) appointment to discuss the procedure. Another longer appointment will be made for the actual fitting. Please inform the reception staff of what type of appointment you need in order to allocate enough time for your procedure.

Further information

For more information about Sexual Health topics including a contraception guide visit

NHS – Sexual Health

Stop Smoking Clinic

Dr Alex Bobak is a GP specialist (GPSi) in smoking cessation and one of the UK’s acknowledged experts in this area. He, and Julie James, our stop smoking advisors, run one of the most effective stop smoking clinics in the country. Make an appointment with Julie who will guide you through the best evidence-based treatments and keep in touch with you for as long as needed. First session lasts 40 minutes and every other follow up appointment will be 20 minutes long.

Wandsworth NHS Stop Smoking Service

If you need help to stop smoking don’t go it alone, call the Wandsworth NHS Stop Smoking Service today on freephone 0800 389 7921 and get details of the best clinic for you. You can also follow #HealthyWandsworth on twitter.

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NHS Smokefree - Mobile App

The Smokefree app can help you stop smoking by providing daily support and motivation. If you stay smokefree for the 4-week programme you’re up to five times more likely to stay quit for good.

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Get Support Now

Choose from an app, Quit Kit, email, SMS and face-to-face guidance.

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Further information

For more information about the benefits of stopping smoking, top tips and more visit

NHS – Stop Smoking

One You – Thinking of quitting?

Weight Management Clinics

Julie James is our Healthy Lifestyle Advisor. She will work with you through an individually tailored programme giving you the information and help with the motivation we all need to maintain lifestyle changes. This 8 session programme is designed for men and women who are overweight and are concerned about their health and associated risks such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure or osteoarthritis. First session lasts 40 minutes and every other follow up appointment will be 20 minutes long.

One You Couch to 5K - Mobile App

The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.

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Weight Watchers

Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

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Want to get more active

Get help and advice from NHS including 10 Minute workouts, 12 week fitness plan, running & cycling for beginners and much more.

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Slimming World

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

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One You Easy Meals - Mobile App

The free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to help get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.

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Get started on the nhs 12 Week Weight Loss Plan

The plan is designed to help you lose weight and keep it off.

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Am I a Healthy Weight

Calculation your BMI using this NHS Tools

Further information

For more information about the benefits of losing weight, top tips and more visit

NHS – Weight Loss

One You – How healthy is your food?

One You – How much have you moved today?

Wellbeing Hub

The Wandsworth Wellbeing Hub is a free and impartial NHS service which aims to help patients and the public to find organisations and services to support their health and wellbeing needs. Find out more