Medical and Essential Services

The map below shows the locations of several local pharmacies (chemists) as well as the nearest medical centre (where all students should register), the nearest hospital and the nearest police station.

If you need medical advice you can phone NHS (National Health Service) Direct at any time on 0845 4647.

Students from overseas should note that in the UK all pharmacies have at least one trained "pharmacist" on duty at all times who is a trained medical professional, and who has the power to authorise the sale of stronger medicines than those simply available over the counter. In general, unless you are certain of what you need it is always a good idea to ask the pharmacist as they will know what is best for you (even if it is just aspirin).

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Boots

Boots is the largest UK pharmacy chain. There are 2 branches on the way to LSE via Fleet Street, and one by the Holborn Sainsbury's. They also sell general healthcare and beauty products.

Blackfriars Medical Centre

Blackfriars Medical Centre is your local medical centre where all students should register. Registration is free, and NHS access is available to all legal residents.

Guy's Hospital

This is the nearest hospital to Bankside. It is located near London Bridge Station.

Southwark Police Station

This is the local police station, for the Metropolitan Police. Please note that if you are a vicitim of crime while in the City of London or on a bridge leading there (Blackfriars and the Millennium Bridge included) then this comes under the jurisdicition of the City of London Police. Similarly, if you are a victim of crime in a station or on a train (including the Underground), this is the jurisdiction of the British Transport Police.