Easter at Elm Lodge Surgery
The surgery will be closed on Friday 29th March and Monday 1st April 2024. If you have a medical problem while the surgery is closed please call the out of hours doctor on 111.
Pharmacy First Advanced Scheme
The NHS has made it easier to get help for a number of common medical conditions. Your local pharmacy can provide treatment for 7 common illnesses without needing to see a GP. Find out more here.
Flu Vaccines
If you are aged 65 or over there is still time to have your flu vaccine. Please call the surgery to book an appointment.
Cold Weather
You can download a guide to staying well in the cold weather here: Southwark Top tips for staying well in winter
Blood Test Appointments
Our local phlebotomy clinics at Tessa Jowell Health Centre and Kings College Hospital now requires patients to book an appointment. Book online here.
Direct Access to Physiotherapy
You can now see a local 'First Contact Physiotherapist' directly for any musculoskeletal issue without speaking to a GP for a referral. Please call our reception team to make a booking.
HRT Prepayment Certificate
If you are prescribed HRT medication you may be able to save money with the new HRT Prepayment Certificate. Find out more here.
Digital Inclusion
Southwark Council offers information and advice to help local residents use the internet confidently. Find out more here: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-education/internet-and-digital-skills
Self Referrals
The NHS is under significant pressure. Instead of waiting for a routine GP appointment, please check if you can self-refer to other local specialist services.
Musculoskeletal Self Help App
Patients at Elm Lodge have access to getUbetter, a self help app for musculoskeletal conditions. Find out more here.
Worried about money?
Find out what support is available in Southwark.
Support if you are suffering domestic abuse
Southwark Council have put together a list of resources which may be helpful if you are suffering domestic abuse: Domestic Abuse