If you are living in Slough, have any issues with drugs and/or alcohol, are homeless or struggling with accommodation, or finding it hard to register with a GP - you can still access free medical care.

These agencies can help you with every aspect of your health care - however, it would be a good idea to register with a GP as soon as possible. If you're having trouble registering with a doctor, call the Slough Primary Care trust on and they can offer help and advice on how to get registered.

Emergency care

T: 01753 633000 - Always (and only) call ‘999' in an emergency
A: Wexham park Hospital, Wexham, Slough, SL2 4HL
Time: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

NHS Walk-In Centre

T: 01753 475111 or 01753 476714
A: Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, SL1 2BJ
Time: Mon - Fri: 7am - 7pm, Sat - Sun: 9am - 5pm

The NHS Walk-In centre is for medical treatment of immediate problems. You can get confidential help and advice on site.

NHS Direct

T: 0845 46 47
Time: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

NHS Direct offers free and confidential health advice over the phone or internet. They can give you advice on symptoms and treatment of minor illnesses. They can also provide you with information on how to register with doctors, dentists and opticians. .

Mental Health Care

T: 01753 690650
A: New Horizons, Pursers Court, Slough, SL2 5BX
Time: Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm

Slough's Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) provides specialist services and support for people with mental health problems and their carers. The services are staffed by social workers, community psychiatric nurses (CPNs), occupational therapists, and support workers, psychiatrists and clinical psychologists.
If you have concerns about your own mental health or that of someone you know, you should see your doctor for referral to the CMHT.

Sexual health & Family Planning

T: 01753 635302
A: The Garden Clinic, Upton Park Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, SL1 2BJ
Time: Call for clinic times and appointments

The Garden Clinic Staff can offer free, confidential advice and information on all methods of contraception, emergency contraception, sexually transmitted infections including HIV, and counselling and referral around unwanted pregnancy.
You need to contact ahead of time to get an appointment at the clinic.

PALS

T: 01753 633365
A: Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham, Slough, SL2 4HL
Time: Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm

You can talk to PALS who provide confidential advice and support to patients, families and their carers, and can provide information on the NHS and health related matters.

Registering with a doctor

Doctors can provide you with a full range of services. Most visits entail treatment for minor illnesses or for the diagnosis of severe medical conditions which may require referral for specialist treatment.