NHS South West London

@SWLNHS

NHS South West London brings together NHS and care services in Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Sutton, Richmond and Wandsworth.

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 4

Protecting your skin from the sun can help reduce your chance of developing skin cancer. Apply sunscreen and try to keep out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day. Find out more at: orlo.uk/e8Ytg

SWLNHS's tweet image. Protecting your skin from the sun can help reduce your chance of developing skin cancer. Apply sunscreen and try to keep out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day. Find out more at: orlo.uk/e8Ytg

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · 19 h

Seeing a pharmacist is often the best first step for minor health concerns. Find a pharmacy open near you if you need medical advice during the resident doctors strike: orlo.uk/BhWAH

SWLNHS's tweet image. Seeing a pharmacist is often the best first step for minor health concerns. Find a pharmacy open near you if you need medical advice during the resident doctors strike: orlo.uk/BhWAH

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 25

During the resident doctor strike you will be contacted if your appointment needs to change. Please continue to attend appointments unless you are told otherwise. Use 111.nhs.uk and in life-threatening emergencies call 999. Learn more: orlo.uk/Dja26

SWLNHS's tweet image. During the resident doctor strike you will be contacted if your appointment needs to change. Please continue to attend appointments unless you are told otherwise.

Use 111.nhs.uk and in life-threatening emergencies call 999.

Learn more: orlo.uk/Dja26

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 24

Did you know if you have an urgent dental problem, you can get advice, and be seen by a local dentist if necessary, via NHS 111? Find out more from local dentist Dr Hannah Cousins: orlo.uk/w0fbJ

SWLNHS's tweet image. Did you know if you have an urgent dental problem, you can get advice, and be seen by a local dentist if necessary, via NHS 111?

Find out more from local dentist Dr Hannah Cousins: orlo.uk/w0fbJ

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NHS London@NHSEnglandLDN · Jul 24

From 7am tomorrow, some NHS services will be affected by strike action. Karen Bonner, Chief Nurse for London, explains how to access the right care for you. Please continue to come forward for care you need. The NHS will contact you if your appointment needs to change.

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 23

Cases of measles are rising across the UK. Measles is more than just a rash. 1 in 5 children with measles will need hospital treatment. It can cause serious complications and in rare cases can be fatal. Vaccination is the best protection. Find out more: orlo.uk/YyPi6

SWLNHS's tweet image. Cases of measles are rising across the UK. Measles is more than just a rash.

1 in 5 children with measles will need hospital treatment. It can cause serious complications and in rare cases can be fatal.

Vaccination is the best protection. Find out more: orlo.uk/YyPi6

NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 22

Strike action is taking place from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. The NHS is still here for people who need it. Please use orlo.uk/WNrHS and in life-threatening emergencies call 999. Read more: orlo.uk/Mloda

SWLNHS's tweet image. Strike action is taking place from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July.

The NHS is still here for people who need it. Please use orlo.uk/WNrHS and in life-threatening emergencies call 999.

Read more: orlo.uk/Mloda

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 22

South west London care homes joined hospital consultants, nurses & pharmacists at an “exceptional” and “super helpful” event sharing insight on acute kidney disease, diabetes, heart failure and more. Here’s what they found: orlo.uk/5slp4

SWLNHS's tweet image. South west London care homes joined hospital consultants, nurses &amp; pharmacists at an “exceptional” and “super helpful” event sharing insight on acute kidney disease, diabetes, heart failure and more. Here’s what they found: orlo.uk/5slp4

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 21

Severe tooth pain? Swelling? Bleeding that won’t stop? Go to orlo.uk/q9s5E for urgent dental advice and treatment.

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 18

Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration during periods of hot weather. You should drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and safe. Find out more: orlo.uk/4ZZQQ

SWLNHS's tweet image. Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration during periods of hot weather. You should drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and safe. Find out more: orlo.uk/4ZZQQ

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 17

More than 150,000 consultations have taken place in south west London since the launch of the #PharmacyFirst scheme, which offers speedy local treatment for seven common conditions. Read more orlo.uk/WVMmU

SWLNHS's tweet image. More than 150,000 consultations have taken place in south west London since the launch of the #PharmacyFirst scheme, which offers speedy local treatment for seven common conditions. Read more orlo.uk/WVMmU

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Sutton Carers Centre@SuttonCarers · Jul 16

Complete the @swlnhs survey to have your say about local pharmacy services following publication of the draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA). Deadline September 7th 2025 📅 and available on @suttoncouncil Citizen Space 📢

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Kingston Uni Alumni@kingstonalumni · Jul 16

We catch-up with @KingstonUni #nursing alumna Katie Fisher, Chief Executive of NHS South West London (@SWLNHS ), about a 'typical' day, her career motivations and why she is a #LEGO demon!👇 kingston.ac.uk/collaborate/al…

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 16

Measles cases are rising in England. It spreads easily and can cause serious illness, especially in babies, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems. MMR vaccination is safe and offers lifelong protection. Find out more: orlo.uk/GC3IB

SWLNHS's tweet image. Measles cases are rising in England.

It spreads easily and can cause serious illness, especially in babies, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems.

MMR vaccination is safe and offers lifelong protection.

Find out more: orlo.uk/GC3IB

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 15

Need urgent dental care but don’t have a dentist? Severe toothache and your dentist is closed? Use orlo.uk/DlGn3 for local advice and treatment. Hear from Dr Sanj Satheesan to find out more.

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 14

The shift from analogue to digital will be key in delivering an NHS that is fit for the future. Read more about how new technology will make a huge difference for patients. Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/5hL3r

SWLNHS's tweet image. The shift from analogue to digital will be key in delivering an NHS that is fit for the future.

Read more about how new technology will make a huge difference for patients.

Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/5hL3r

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 10

With temperatures on the rise, follow our advice for staying safe in warmer weather and where to go for medical help or advice if you need it: orlo.uk/e8LNr #HotWeather #BeatTheHeat #WeatherAware

SWLNHS's tweet image. With temperatures on the rise, follow our advice for staying safe in warmer weather and where to go for medical help or advice if you need it: orlo.uk/e8LNr

#HotWeather #BeatTheHeat #WeatherAware

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 10

South west London’s urgent community response service reaches more than 8 in 10 people within 2 hours for a range of urgent medical issues, aiming to manage their condition at home, without a hospital visit. orlo.uk/k8c09

SWLNHS's tweet image. South west London’s urgent community response service reaches more than 8 in 10 people within 2 hours for a range of urgent medical issues, aiming to manage their condition at home, without a hospital visit. orlo.uk/k8c09

NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 9

Add the MMR vaccine to your travel check list. It takes less than 2 weeks to protect you from measles, and that protection lasts long after you return. Check if you're protected, and if not, catch up with your GP.

SWLNHS's tweet image. Add the MMR vaccine to your travel check list.

It takes less than 2 weeks to protect you from measles, and that protection lasts long after you return.

Check if you're protected, and if not, catch up with your GP.

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NHS South West London@SWLNHS · Jul 8

The 10 Year Health Plan will ensure more care will be available on your doorstep and from the comfort of your own home. Read more about the shift from hospital to community ➡️ orlo.uk/dV1SN

SWLNHS's tweet image. The 10 Year Health Plan will ensure more care will be available on your doorstep and from the comfort of your own home.

Read more about the shift from hospital to community ➡️ orlo.uk/dV1SN