DRUGS ADVICE:

In partnership with GPs and Substance Misuse Services, five pilot pharmacies in Lewisham are providing comprehensive and groundbreaking services for people with drug misuse problems.

The year-long project has been funded by the Department of Health and the Safer Lewisham Partnership. Pharmacists will supervise those using opiate substitute medication and offer health promotion advice, provide a needle exchange service and advise the patient of services where they can access information and advice. Call Lewisham PCT on 0845 2268547.

LIFESTYLE CLINIC:

University Hospital, Lewisham High Street, is running a lifestyle clinic the first of its kind in the country. It is designed as a one-stop shop where patients are seen by a range of specialist staff. Call 020 8333 3030, extension 6195.