Holiday Closure Notice: Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025

 Please note that our practices will be closed during the Christmas and New Year holidays on the following date:

To ensure you have an uninterrupted supply of medication, kindly submit your medication requests no later than 6:30 PM on 19th December 2024 

In case of urgent medical assistance during our closure, please dial 111.

For emergencies, dial 999 immediately.

For your convenience, the following pharmacies in Newham will remain open during the holidays:

We Recommend Using the NHS App

The NHS App allows you to access a range of NHS services. You can download the NHS App on your phone or tablet. You can also access the same services in a web browser by logging in through the NHS website.

What you can do with the NHS App

You need to prove who you are to get full access to the NHS App. With full access you can:

• order repeat prescriptions and nominate a pharmacy where you would like to collect them
• book and manage appointments
• view your GP health record to see information like your allergies and medicines (if your GP has given you access to your detailed medical record, you can also see information like test results)
• book and manage coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations
• register your organ donation decision
• choose how the NHS uses your data
• view your NHS number - Use the NHS number finder
• use NHS 111 online to answer questions and get instant advice or medical help near you

Newham North West 2 Primary Care Network

We are a part of the Newham North West 2 Primary Care Network

Newham Vicarage Practice | East End Medical Centre | Stratford Health Centre | The Forest Practice | Upton Lane Medical Centre

LGBTQ+ Friendly Practice

We like to think we are inclusive and treat all our Patients equally with respect and dignity.

If you need any additional support, please speak in confidence to any of our team who will be happy to support you.

If you would rather email and request a confidential call, please email:

theforest.practice@nhs.net - (The Forest Practice patients)

stratford.healthcentre@nhs.net - (Stratford Health Centre patients) 

with your details and one of our team will be in touch.

Proud To Be A Safe Surgery

Our practices are proud to be safe surgeries for everyone in our community. In parthnership with Doctors of the World UK, we will ensure our practices offer a welcoming space for everyone who seeks to use our services.

Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Accredited GP Practice

This means that, as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated Clinician who has a specialist knowledge of military related health conditions and veteran specific health services. This is important in helping ex-forces to get the best care and treatment.

If you are ex-forces, please let your GP know to help ensure you are getting the best possible care.

To find out more, ask your nurse or GP.

Visit www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community for more information.