When We Are Closed
In an emergency call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.
You can get faster and better treatment by choosing the right health service. It will also reduce pressure on emergency services, so they can help those in most need.
Islington iHUB
Islington iHUB offers increased access to GPs for patients registered at any Islington practice.
There are several iHUB locations in Islington. Registered patients are now able to book appointments with Islington doctors and nurses at an Islington GP hub when the practice is closed. Simply ask a receptionist for an iHUB appointment and they will try to offer you one that is both convenient for you and that also suits your health needs.
Islington GP hubs are open between 6.30pm and 8.00pm each weekday and from 8.00am to 8.00pm at the weekend.
If we are closed you can call the usual surgery number between 6.30pm to 8.00pm Mondays to Fridays and 8.00am to 8.00pm on Saturdays and Sundays and your call will be answered by iHUB staff, who will be able to assist you. These appointments are available for routine appointments and do not need to be urgent requests.
You can also book iHUB appointments by calling the surgery during normal opening hours and you can book appointments at our surgery in normal hours by calling iHUB via the surgery number between 6:30 & 8pm on weekdays or 8am to 8pm at weekends.
If you book an appointment, the doctor or nurse may, only with your consent, view your GP held medical records, on that occasion only, in order to provide you with the best care.
NHS 111
If you telephone outside opening hours you will receive and automated message providing you with a telephone number to contact if you need urgent medical attention.
Between 18.30 and 08.00 on a weekday, or all weekend and bank holidays your problem will be dealt with by a doctor from NHS 111. This service provides out of hour care services for our patients. NHS 111 can be contacted on: 111 which is free from mobiles and landlines.
You can get faster and better treatment by choosing the right health service. It will also reduce pressure on emergency services, so they can help those in most need.
Pharmacies
Your local pharmacist can give you friendly, expert advice and treat most minor injuries and illnesses. Many are open late and are close to home. Find your local pharmacy on NHS Choices.
Mental health crisis line
If you require urgent help for a mental health condition call the mental health crisis line on 020 3317 6777. It’s open 24 hours a day and anyone can call.
Ritchie Centre Neighbourhood Health Centre
Alternatively, you can access a GP for advice and treatment at the local GP-led Health Centre, Ritchie Street Neighbourhood Health Centre, without having to make a prior appointment. They are open from Monday - Friday 8:00 - 20:00 and on Weekends and Bank Holidays 9:00 - 18:00 and their contact details are:
34 Ritchie Street
London
N1 0DG
Tel: 020 7837 1663
Download Ritchie Street's Leaflet
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Urgent Care Centre - Whittington Hospital
Urgent Care Centre, Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue, London N19 5NF Tel: 020 7288 5216 (8am to 10pm every day). Note - this is in the same location as Whittington A&E but please make sure you attend the Urgent Care Centre not A&E
Alternatively you can visit one the Walk-in Centres listed here
Accident and Emergency
A&E is for life-threatening situations such as a heart attack or stroke and for the care of people who show the symptoms of serious illness or who are badly injured. In an emergency dial 999 and ask for an ambulance.