Seeing a Doctor in the UK

1. Seeing a Doctor in the UK Dr Mark Daniels, Imperial College Health Centre www.imperialcollegehealthcentre.co.uk

2. It’s free! Access to all UK Health Services via your GP You must register with a GP this week Imperial College Health Centre www.imperialcollegehealthcentre.co.uk The National Health Service

3. Imperial College Health Centre(next to Selkirk Hall)

4. Imperial College Health Centre • Why register with us? • Student Health expertise • Excellent standard of care Liaison with IC • Wide range of services • Purpose built Health Centre • Large volume prescribing • Free vaccinations • Liaison with IC • Confidentiality

5. How to registerwww.imperialcollegehealthcentre.co.uk • Registration form • - in your welcome pack/from Halls on first Saturday • - at the Welcome Fair on Sunday 29 September • - download from our website • - get one from our reception • - get one here • Complete form • Bring to reception • That’s it!

6. The NHS belongs to us all - let’s use it right! • You've got a cold.  • Do you pop into your local pharmacist and buy a pack of paracetamol? • Do you make an appointment to see your GP? • Do you go to Accident and Emergency at the local hospital?

7. The NHS belongs to us all - let’s use it right! • You've twisted your ankle playing sport • Do you pop into your local pharmacist? • Do you go to Imperial College Health Centre’s emergency clinic? • Do you make an appointment to see your GP in 2 weeks? • Do you go to Accident and Emergency at the local hospital?

8. The NHS belongs to us all - let’s use it right! • You’ve had a skin rash for 2 weeks which hasn’t gone away • Do you pop into your local pharmacist? • Do you go to Imperial College Health Centre’s emergency clinic? • Do you make an appointment to see your GP in 1-2 weeks? • Do you go to Accident and Emergency at the local hospital?

9. The NHS belongs to us all - let’s use it right! • You’ve fallen off your bike and broken your wrist • Do you pop into your local pharmacist? • Do you go to Imperial College Health Centre’s emergency clinic? • Do you make an appointment to see your GP in 1-2 weeks? • Do you go to Accident and Emergency at the local hospital?

10. Accident and Emergency • http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/11930534

11. Imperial College Health Centre • Think before going to A and E: • “Is this a serious accident or life threatening emergency?” • Come to Imperial College Health Centre instead: • Doctors and nurses clinics • Booked appointments throughout the day • On day clinics 8.30-10am (Mon-Fri) triage clinic • 3-4pm (not Tuesday) emergencies only • When we are closed, still phone us.

12. Imperial College Health Centre • Summary: • www.imperialcollegehealthcentre.co.uk • Register with Imperial College Health Centre this week • Correct A+E use • Remember pharmacist for mild illness • All other problems come to us (triage or booked appointments)

13. ImperialCollegeDental Surgery

14. Whocancome and see us? • ANYBODY!! • No postcode restrictions

15. When should youcome and see us? • Not had full dental checkup in the last 6-12 months • Experiencing pain or problems • Advice

16. NHS dental treatment is not free at source unless • Under 18 years • 19 years and in full time education • Pregnant or having had a baby in the last 12 months • On Income Support / Jobseekers Allowance / NHS Tax Credit • Names on a valid HC2 / HC3 form • “Help with health costs” form: • www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Documents/HealthCosts/HC12_April_2013.pdf

17. NHSDentalServices Cost • Band 1 - £18 • Band 2 - £49 • Band 3 - £214 • Emergency treatment £18

18. Opening Hours • Monday- Friday 8am- 8pm • Saturday 9am-5pm • Emergencies seen on same day • 020 7589 6623 • www.imperialcollegedental.co.uk

19. www.imperialcollegehealthcentre.co.uk Thank you for listening QUESTIONS?