NHS South West London

NHS South West London brings together NHS and care services in Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Sutton, Richmond and Wandsworth.

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RED heat health alert for London — Wed 24 to Thu 25 June

✅ Keep your home cool — close curtains and windows on the sunny side
✅ Drink plenty of water
✅ Stay out of the sun 11am–3pm
✅ Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke
https://t.co/niHQQ2ERZv

[NHS South West London @SWLNHS]

RED heat health alert for London — Wed 24 to Thu 25 June
At red, hot weather is a risk to life, even for healthy people.
✅ Keep your home cool
✅ Drink plenty of water
✅ Stay out of the sun
✅ Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke
https://t.co/niHQQ2ERZv

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During hot weather don’t forget to look out for others who might struggle in the heat.

For medical help or advice, your pharmacy can help with minor health conditions.

Or for urgent help, use https://t.co/qhbq5tCLts. In a life-threatening emergency call 999.

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For today's #WorldSickleCellDay we're announcing the launch of Telling It Loud - a lived experience-led podcast on life with sickle cell.

We’ll share links to episodes as they land on the NHS South West London YouTube channel over the coming weeks - but here's a quick taster.

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People with healthy teeth and gums may only need an NHS dental check-up every two years.

Your dental team will talk to you about when you should come for your next check-up.

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An amber heat health alert is now place across London so we're resharing tips for staying safe in warmer weather and where to go for medical help or advice if needed https://t.co/J6JMHJ8ut3

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It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek.

Women aged 25 to 64 are invited for cervical screening. It checks for changes to cells in your cervix, helping prevent cervical cancer.

If invited, or you missed your last screening, contact your GP practice or local sexual health clinicIt’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek.

Women aged 25 to 64 are invited for cervical screening. It checks for changes to cells in your cervix, helping prevent cervical cancer.

If invited, or you missed your last screening, contact your GP practice or local sexual health clinicIt’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek.

Women aged 25 to 64 are invited for cervical screening. It checks for changes to cells in your cervix, helping prevent cervical cancer.

If invited, or you missed your last screening, contact your GP practice or local sexual health clinicIt’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek.

Women aged 25 to 64 are invited for cervical screening. It checks for changes to cells in your cervix, helping prevent cervical cancer.

If invited, or you missed your last screening, contact your GP practice or local sexual health clinicIt’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek.

Women aged 25 to 64 are invited for cervical screening. It checks for changes to cells in your cervix, helping prevent cervical cancer.

If invited, or you missed your last screening, contact your GP practice or local sexual health clinicIt’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek.

Women aged 25 to 64 are invited for cervical screening. It checks for changes to cells in your cervix, helping prevent cervical cancer.

If invited, or you missed your last screening, contact your GP practice or local sexual health clinic.

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Tap the NHS App to request repeat prescriptions, manage appointments, see test results and notes and much more.

Download the NHS App on your smartphone or tablet from the App Store or Google Play.

Search NHS App for more.

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The resident doctors' strike that was due to start today has been called off.

Please continue to attend any appointments as planned and access NHS services as normal if you need them.

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The resident doctors' strike that was due to start on Monday has now been called off.

Please continue to attend any appointments as planned and access NHS services as normal if you need them.

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Industrial Action by resident doctors has been announced from 7am on Monday 15 June until 6:59 am on Friday 19 June.

During strike action the NHS is still here for people who need it.

Please use https://t.co/qhbq5tCLts and in life-threatening emergencies call 999.

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Need to see a dentist urgently?

Visit NHS 111 or use the NHS App if you have severe toothache, have knocked out a tooth, have a painful lump or swelling or think you need urgent care. You do not need to be registered with an NHS dentist.

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Feeling overwhelmed by exams? Kooth offers free, safe, and anonymous support for children and young people. From 1:1 chats and judgment-free forums to wellbeing activities. Try Kooth Home - Kooth https://t.co/f19OGFWm2E

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From 2027, NHS Online will give people the option to get planned care through the NHS App.

It will connect people with specialist clinicians across the country – helping them get care soonerFrom 2027, NHS Online will give people the option to get planned care through the NHS App.

It will connect people with specialist clinicians across the country – helping them get care soonerFrom 2027, NHS Online will give people the option to get planned care through the NHS App.

It will connect people with specialist clinicians across the country – helping them get care soonerFrom 2027, NHS Online will give people the option to get planned care through the NHS App.

It will connect people with specialist clinicians across the country – helping them get care soonerFrom 2027, NHS Online will give people the option to get planned care through the NHS App.

It will connect people with specialist clinicians across the country – helping them get care soonerFrom 2027, NHS Online will give people the option to get planned care through the NHS App.

It will connect people with specialist clinicians across the country – helping them get care sooner.

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Need to see a dentist urgently?

Visit NHS 111 or use the NHS App if you have severe toothache, have knocked out a tooth, have a painful lump or swelling or think you need urgent care. You do not need to be registered with an NHS dentist.

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Feeling overwhelmed by exams? Kooth offers free, safe, and anonymous support for children and young people. From 1:1 chats and judgment-free forums to wellbeing activities. Try Kooth Home - Kooth https://t.co/f19OGFWm2E

[NHS South West London @SWLNHS]

Need to see a dentist urgently?

Visit NHS 111 or use the NHS App if you have severe toothache, have knocked out a tooth, have a painful lump or swelling or think you need urgent care.

You do not need to be registered with an NHS dentist.

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🌊 Thinking about wild swimming during the hot weather?

Make the most of it by staying safe and prepared. Check water quality, follow local advice, and protect yourself before you get in.

Read our top tips to enjoy open water safely: https://t.co/dsLJoGlIXT

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More than 10,000 lung cancers have been detected through the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme — with most found early, when treatment is more likely to be successful.

Mobile scanning trucks are helping bring checks closer to communities.

➡️ https://t.co/MCQlqGB8xe

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As the hot weather continues, don’t forget to look out for others who might struggle in the heat.

Read more on staying safe as temperatures rise https://t.co/8XKdzsfrf2