Find local NHS services
Use these NHS search tools to find services near you. You usually type in your postcode. Rainham postcodes start with RM13.
Immediate action required: If it's a life-threatening emergency, call 999
If you need help today, call us on 01708 552 072 when we are open. When we are closed, call 111 or go to 111.nhs.uk (opens in a new tab).
Pharmacies
A pharmacist can treat many common illnesses and give advice on medicines. You do not need an appointment. Some pharmacies open late and at weekends.
- Find a pharmacy near you (opens in a new tab)
- Find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks (opens in a new tab)
- Find out how a pharmacy can help you (NHS website) (opens in a new tab)
Urgent treatment centres and out of hours
An urgent treatment centre treats injuries and illnesses that need help today but are not life-threatening.
- Find an urgent treatment centre (opens in a new tab)
- Find out where to get urgent help, day or night
When we are closed, call 111 or go to 111.nhs.uk (opens in a new tab).
Dentists
GP surgeries do not treat dental problems. If you do not have a dentist, or need one urgently, call 111.
Find an NHS dentist (opens in a new tab)
Opticians
You can go straight to an optician for an eye test, or for a sore or red eye. Some people can have a free NHS sight test.
- Find an optician that offers NHS sight tests (opens in a new tab)
- Find out about opticians and free sight tests (NHS website) (opens in a new tab)
Sexual health clinics
Sexual health clinics are free and confidential. You do not need to see a GP first.
- Find a sexual health clinic near you (opens in a new tab)
- Find out about sexual health services in Barking, Havering and Redbridge
Talking therapies
You can refer yourself for free NHS talking therapy for anxiety, low mood and stress.
- Refer yourself to Havering Talking Therapies
- Find NHS talking therapies anywhere in England (opens in a new tab)
Your NHS number
Your NHS number is a 10-digit number. It is on letters and prescriptions from the NHS. You do not need it to use NHS services, but it can help.
Find your NHS number (opens in a new tab)
Waiting for hospital treatment
My Planned Care shows how long people are waiting for treatment at each hospital. It also has advice on staying well while you wait.
Check waiting times and get advice while you wait (My Planned Care) (opens in a new tab)
Other NHS services
- Find other NHS services, such as hospitals and mental health services (opens in a new tab)
- Find a breastfeeding support service near you (opens in a new tab)
- Join the surgery as a new patient
Local support in Havering
- Find local health and wellbeing services (Live Well Havering) (opens in a new tab)
- Refer yourself to local services without seeing a GP first
- Find support if you care for someone
Check before you go
Opening times and services can change. Check with the service before you travel, especially at weekends and on bank holidays.