We are working to support Lewisham residents to access the right care at the right time. Our practice teams have been trained to help you reach the right service.
Whether you pop in, call or make a request online, they’ll ask you to share a brief overview of your query so they can understand how to best direct you. They may suggest booking an appointment with a doctor, another member of the practice team or direct you towards your local Pharmacy team.
You may be offered a face-to-face, phone, or video appointment, depending on the type of query, availability of clinicians and which will suit you best. Appointments are now offered based on clinical need, rather than on a first-come-first-served basis.
We are making it easier for you to get an appointment. In addition to normal practice opening hours (8am to 6.30pm), Lewisham GP practices also offer early morning, evening and Saturday appointments in partnership with their neighbouring practices.
Your Lewisham practice teams are made up of a range of health professionals, based either at the practice or in the wider community. If you need to see a GP, you will always be offered an appointment, but there may be others who can provide the most appropriate support.
Your regular local pharmacist can help you if you have concerns with your medicines and advise you on symptoms including coughs, colds, stomach upsets, bites and stings. Seeing a community pharmacist means you don’t have to wait to see a GP or visit your local A&E, it’s the NHS on the High Street.
The NHS App gives you quick access to a range of services straight from your computer, phone or tablet. You can use it to order repeat prescriptions, book and manage appointments, view your GP health record and book and manage vaccinations.
Lewisham residents came together last week for a free community event aimed at understanding and managing high blood pressure. The “Understanding High Blood Pressure” session took place on Wednesday 22 October 2025 at Forest Hill Pools, offering residents practical guidance and expert advice. Attendees had the opportunity to have their blood pressure checked, learn how […]
As of 1st October 2025, the NHS @Home Service in Lewisham will be delivered by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT). This follows a recent review of the service and rigorous procurement process which saw LGT chosen as the best provider to further develop this offer. Staff at LGT and system partners including, Dr Joanna […]
Residents in Lewisham are invited to a free community event to learn more about high blood pressure – what it means, how to measure it and what you can do to keep it under control. The Understanding High Blood Pressure event takes place on Wednesday 22 October 2025, from 9:30am to 1:30pm at Studio 2, […]