What is new with HHR? 

Spring 2026 

     Quarterly issue 2

Herne Hill Road Medical Practice
Newsletter

New Quarterly Newsletter!
We are going to be sending out a newsletter just like this one on a quarterly basis to keep our patients updated with the latest news about the practice and hospitals within Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham.

Pharmacy First
This scheme enables your local pharmacist to offer advice to patients, supply NHS medicines where clinically appropriate, including some prescription-only medicines to treat seven common health conditions. These conditions are sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles and uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women. NHS 111 and your GP can refer you to this scheme.

                                           
Travel Notice
It is mandatory that patient schedule their travel vaccine appointment at least 8 weeks prior to their departure date.  Any requests for travel consultation requested less than 8 weeks prior to the department will not be approved. This ensures that there is sufficient time for the vaccines to take effect and for any additional doses or boosters that maybe required. 
Non-NHS Vaccines – Some travel vaccines, such as yellow fever are not available on the NHS and are not provided by our practice. These vaccines must be obtained from the pharmacy such as Junction Pharmacy or a private travel clinic. 

NHS App

The NHS App gives you a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services. With full access, you can order repeat prescriptions and nominate a pharmacy where you would like to collect them, view your GP health record to see information like your allergies and medicines. If your GP has given you access to your detailed medical record, you can also see information such as test results, book and manage COVID-19 vaccinations, register your organ donation decision, choose how the NHS uses your data, view your NHS number and use NHS 111 online to answer questions and get instant advice or medical help near you. We recommend turning notifications on to get prompt updates from us.