Health Links and Resources On this page you will find links to local and national health and social care providers, information and resources.
Local health links
Southwark Health and Social Care
Dulwich Community Hospital
King's College Hospital
South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, provides mental health and substance misuse services.
Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
Sunshine House Southwark children and young people's development centre.
Patients Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) provides information, advice and support on local health services. This includes doctors, dentists, opticians, chemists and health centres.
Southwark Signpost is a directory of health and social care voluntary sector services provided in Southwark to adults and older people.
National links
NHS Direct (Tel: 0845 4647) is at the forefront of 24-hour health care - delivering telephone and e-health information services day and night direct to the public.
NHS Choices helps you to make the most of your health and get the best out of the NHS.
HealthSpace is a secure online personal health organiser. Anyone over the age of 16 and living in England can open a HealthSpace account.
DIPEx shows you a wide variety of personal experiences of health and illness. You can watch, listen to or read interviews, find reliable information on treatment choices and where to find support.
The Expert Patients Programme If you live with a long-term illness, why not take control by becoming an expert patient.
 The Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Forums Here to make sure the public is involved in decision making about health and health services in England.
Department of Health Their aim is to improve the health and well-being of people in England. Here you will find the latest on the Department's work, as well as health and social care guidance, publications and policy.
BBC Health Your Health, Interactive Area, Healthy Living, Medical Conditions, Relationships, News, Message Board and more.
HARP health for asylum seekers and refugees.
A-Z health website lists
Thre National Library for Health has over 100 sites accredited by NHS Direct Online.
Southwark Health and Social care has a A-Z of useful health links.
Information on patient support groups for a wide range of conditions can be found on the UK self help website.
Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS)
Freephone: 0800 58 77 170
Type Talk: 18001 0800 58 77 170
Fax: 020 7346 6445
pals@southwarkpct.nhs.uk
Dulwich Community Hospital
East Dulwich Grove
London
SE22 8PT
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm |