The 24-hour Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service (MHCAS) offers a calm and therapeutic mental health setting to see the majority of emergency mental health presentations and represent an improvement on the service previously offered in busy emergency departments.
MHCAS offers full emergency mental health assessments and onward care planning in the department with a diverse and highly skilled mental health workforce incorporating support workers, peer coaches, nurses and doctors. MHCAS can support every aspect of emergency mental health care planning, from GP referrals to Mental Health Act Assessments.
See the self referral section
iCope is the local provider of NHS, talking-therapies and psychology support.
You can self-refer for help by phone, or by following the link below:
Phone: 020 3317 7252
Website: www.icope.nhs.uk
See the self referral section
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, feeling in despair or suicidal , please call the Islington Crisis Team on 0800 917 3333.
NHS Health Checks
NHS Health Checks are a preventative health program offered by the National Health Service in the UK. These checks are designed to help detect and prevent potential health issues before they become more serious.
Benefits of NHS Health Checks:
- Early detection of potential health risks
- Personalized advice on how to stay healthy
- Support in making positive lifestyle changes
Who is it for?
NHS Health Checks are available for adults in England aged between 40 and 74 who do not have pre-existing conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, or high blood pressure.
If you are suffering from any of the following ailments you do not have to make an appointment to see the doctor. You can simply go and pick up a Minor Ailments Scheme form from your local pharmacy who will deal with it.
Please help us to help you by keeping appointments free for the more serious and urgent matters.
Conditions covered by the Minor Ailments Scheme:
- Athlete’s foot
- Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Red Eye)
- Cold Sore
- Colds and flu
- Constipation
- Cystitis Diarrhoea
- Earache
- Dyspepsia or indigestion
- Fever
- Haemorrhoids
- Hay Fever
- Headlice
- Insect bites and stings
- Mouth ulcers
- Minor burns or lacerations
- Nappy rash
- Sore throat
- Soft tissue injury
- Sunburn
- Verrucas and Warts
- Threadworms
- Vaginal Candidiasis (Thrush)
- Teething
Self Care – Common Ailment Facts:
Explanation of Non NHS Charges
Do GP’s have to do non-NHS work for their patients?
With certain limited exceptions such as a GP confirming that a patient is not fit for jury service GP’s DO NOT have to carry out non-NHS work. Many GP’s however will always attempt to assist their patients and carry out this work.
Why does it sometimes take my GP a long time to complete my form/letter?
Time spent completing forms and preparing reports takes the GP away from the medical care of patients. GP’s have an ever increasing workload of forms which must be prioritised against offering appointments.
I only need the GP’s signature—what’s the problem?
When a GP signs a certificate, completes a report or writes a letter it is a condition of remaining on the Medical Register (which allows them to practice as a doctor) that they only sign what they know to be true. In order to complete even the simplest of forms the doctor may have to check a patient’s entire medical record. Carelessness or inaccuracy can have serious consequences for the doctor with the General Medical Council (the doctor’s regulatory body) or even the Police.
Who sets the fees and why do different doctors charge different fees?
The BMA suggest fees that may be charged in certain circumstances However these are intended for guidance only. Doctors are not obliged to charge the rates suggested by the BMA and the fee levels will generally reflect the amount of work and time involved.
Why do GP’s charge for the completion of cremation forms?
A deceased person cannot be cremated until the cause of death is definitely known and properly recorded. Before cremation takes place two certificates must be signed, one by the GP and one by another doctor. The completion of these forms is not part of a doctor’s NHS duties and the fees are usually charged to the funeral director who generally passes on the cost to the family. These fees are agreed with the National Association of Funeral Directors, the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors and Co-operative Funeral Care. Death Certificates are a separate form and are completed free of charge.
What notice is needed for completion of reports and letters?
To allow the practice to plan the GP’s time 4 weeks’ notice is required although many are completed within this time. Where a patient has an urgent request this should be explained to the receptionist who will note the request however it is not always possible for other more clinically urgent work to be delayed.
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:
- Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
- Insurance claim forms
- Passport signing (Not UK Passport)
- Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
- Private sick notes
- Vaccination certificates
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.
Non-urgent advice: We do accept cash
The exact amount to be paid by credit or debit card please (we do not accept American Express cards).
If you’re planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.
If possible, see the local pharmacies or a private travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you’re due to travel.
Some vaccines need to be given well in advance to allow your body to develop immunity and some vaccines involve a number of doses, spread over several weeks or months.
For information on which travel vaccinations you require please click here.
There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below
Travelling in Europe
If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday.
To visit please click: http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf .
Once a month we have the privilege of Dr Kim Ruddy , who has a special interest on Womens health Issues doing a clinic, in order to book into the clinic, you need to submit an e-consultation, Monday to Friday between hours of 6.30am -10.30am detailing what the issues are. As this clinic is once a month this clinic gets booked up in advance and there is usually a waiting list
Local stop smoking services are free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.
We offer contraception as well as sexual health advice including Chlamydia screening. Please ask to see one of our nurses.
Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test.
There is a phlebotomy service available at the practice on the following days:
- Monday To Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (lunch break 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm)
By Booked Appointment clinic for patients who have been asked by the GP or Nurse to have a blood test.
For patients aged 18 and over only.
To book an an appointment, please register with SwiftQueue using this link: https://swiftqueue.co.uk/whittington.php.
If you are unable to do this, please call 020 7288 3731
This service requires a referral by your GP.
