If you need to see a doctor urgently you can get free treatment at any hospital Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. The A&E departments in west London are:

Charing Cross Hospital - Tel: 020 3311 1007

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital - Tel: 020 8746 8080

St Marys Hospital - Tel: 020 3312 6330

View these hospitals on a map.

Please note that treatment at an A & E department is for people who have a serious emergency. It is not suitable for minor or ongoing problems.  There is no appointment system at A&E departments.  Go when you need to but be prepared to wait.

If your condition is less important you may find it easier to go to the Walk-in Centre at Charing Cross Hospital. Walk-in centres are staffed by trained nurses and can help you with strains and sprains, bites and bruises, coughs and colds, and other minor illnesses. There is no appointment system at walk-in centres.  Go when you need to but be prepared to wait.

If you are insured or don't mind paying, you can use the following medical centres where you will get quicker treatment:

The Westover - Notting Hill

304 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2PS. Tel: 020 7243 7080

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am - 6.30pm

We have an agreement with The Westover to give a discount to all London School of English clients on their first consultation.  A first consultation with the discount is typically around £80. When you call to make an appointment tell the receptionist that you are a London School of English student and check how much your consultation will be.

The Medi-Centre at Victoria Station (clearly signed from main concourse).

Main Concourse, Victoria Mainline Station, London, SW1V 1JT. Tel: 08456 800 719

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 8pm, Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun 10am - 4pm

You will have a consultation within 20 minutes. The cost to see a doctor for up to 15 minutes is approximately: £65 + prescription costs. Retain your receipt to claim back from your insurance.

View these medical centres on a map.

If you want to see a Japanese Doctor you may find these contact details useful.

Nippon Club Medical Centre, Kita-Shinryo jo The Hospital of St John & St. Elizabeth 2nd Floor. 60 Grove End Road, NW8 Tel: 020 7266 1121. Mon - Fri 9am - 12.45pm, 2pm - 4.45pm. Sat 9am - 12.45pm.

Please make an appointment and also ask about validity of your insurance.

If you want to see a Chinese Doctor you may find these contacts details useful.

AcuMedic Centre, 101 -105 Camden High Street, NW1 7JN. Camden station. Tel: 020 7388 6704. Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm. Sun 9am - 6pm.

Please make an appointment and also ask about validity of your insurance.

Ask your homestay family, or reception at your hotel or residence, where your local surgery is.  Not all surgeries are able to take new patients so you may need to try more than one.  If you have trouble finding a surgery ask at reception at either Holland Park Gardens or Westcroft Square and we will be able to help you.