New GP walk in centre opens in Peckham on May 4

[Rolo Tomasi]

A new GP walk in centre opens in Peckham on May 4. Open from 8am to 8pm everyday including weekends, for the first time in Southwark you will be able to drop in and see a GP or nurse without an appointment. The centre has a wide range of services available including:

examinations and treatment

advice on health problems

prescriptions for medicines

muscular aches and sprains

mental health issues

contraceptive services

stopping smoking

minor ailments

Dr Mark Ashworth, from the Hurley Group Practice is running the service: The new walk in service is available to everyone whether you're registered with us or not."

"It's a great alternative to going along to A&E if you have a minor illness or injury, allowing them to do what they do best, treating the seriously injured or sick.

Where?

Southwark's GP walk in centre can be found at the Lister Health Centre, 101 Peckham Road London SE15 5LJ.

Walk in or call 020 3049 8430 to make an appointment.

[bignumber5]

The walk-in to to take the pressure off A&E sounds like a fantastic service - thanks for spreading the word

[stripysocksrock]

They no longer offer a walk in service.

[Rolo Tomasi]

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