Health and medical care

Location list

NHS Waltham Forest - the primary care trust

NHS Waltham Forest is responsible for purchasing health services for Waltham Forest, such as GPs, dentists, pharmacists, hospital, community and mental health services, and for working with the Council and other partners to tackle the gaps between the health of our residents in different parts of Waltham Forest.

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What to do and where to go when you feel unwell

If you become unwell or are injured, please make sure you choose the right NHS service.

In an emergency either visit Accident and Emergency at Whipps Cross Hospital or dial 999 and ask for an ambulance.

Hospitals in Waltham Forest

Whipps Cross University Hospital
Leytonstone  E11 1NR
Tel: 020 8539 5522 (Main switchboard)
Fax: 020 8558 8115
Website: www.whippsx.nhs.uk

GP surgeries, medical centres and dentists

For a full list of GP surgeries, medical centres and dentists near you please visit the NHS Choices website at www.nhs.uk. This site also has a wide range of general health advice and information.