Continence Pads

Patients previously seen by continence service, but just need to re order pads call 0800 030 4466

if discharged from the NHS supply chain ask patient to call continence service 0207 771 5795

Emergency Foot Clinic

Blisters and sores, discharging and infected wounds and inflamed areas such as acute in-growing toenails.

Mon-Fri (excluding bank holidays) at Mile End Hospital, Foot Health Department. To ensure treatment they must be present at 8.30am.Service users should please bring their NHS Number for speedy registration for care

Click here to view the foot health service emergency clinic flyer

Urgent Treatment Centre

If you need medical care that's urgent but not life threatening call NHS 111. The Tower Hamlets UTC is open 24 hours 7 days a week for residents or visitors of tower hamlets. For more information about Tower Hamlets UTC view/download the leaflet below.

Address

Clinic 1, South Tower Clinic 1, South Tower (Cavell Entrance), The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1FR

Tower Hamlets UTC Leaflet

 

Podiatrists

Podiatrists offer wide range of services, and their main role is to help prevent or correct deformity and maintain a mobility and foot function. Podiatrists help with pain and problems  people may have in their lower leg and feet.

Chiropodists must be registered with the health and care profession council. Before choosing a podiatrist / chiropodist - make sure they are on our list give below.

List of Registered Podiatrists 

 

Adult Eating Disorder Service

The East London NHS Community Adult Disordered Eating Service helps support anyone aged 18+ living in Tower Hamlets, Newham or City and Hackney with any forms of eating disorders. To self refer, please see the leaflet below for more information or email:

elft.disorderedeatingsupport@nhs.net

Click here to view leaflet for more info: Eating disorder self ref

 

Foot Health

  • DIABETIC foot issues i.e. numbness in feet due to nerve damage
  • CIRCULATION PROBLEMS Affecting the feet i.e. diagnosed vascular or arterial disease
  • ACTIVE or PREVIOUS FOOT WOUNDS OR ULCERATION
  • Congenital (issue from birth) FOOT DEFORMITY that will not fit into a retail shoe REQUIRING FOOTWEAR
  • INGROWING TOE NAIL
  • Diagnosed significant MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES or Learning Disabilities

0207 771 5775 

 

 

Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)

The Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) is an NHS service provided by authorised opticians who carries out assessment and treatment for people with recently occurring minor eye problems. For example, if you are experiencing eye irritation and inflammation; Recently occurring flashes and floaters.  To learn more about Minor Eye Conditions Service and opticians that are available in tower hamlets, view/download the leaflet below.

MECS Leaflet