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Medical facilities
The Parliamentary Safety, Health and Wellbeing Service SHWS x4782
(SHWS) offers specialist medical advice, guidance and shwsadmin@
parliament.uk
support. The SHWS team includes occupational health
intranet.
doctors, an occupational health adviser and two practice
parliament.uk/
nurses. The main medical services provided for Members are offices-
as follows: departments/
shws
confidential medical assessments – these are provided Medical
for Members every three years or earlier, if requested. A emergencies x3333
doctor provides this service three days each week in 7 Safety, Health and
Wellbeing Service
Millbank. An occupational health consultant provides
Nurse x4782/1484
advice on occupational health issues;
Surgery
0844 477 8740
General Practitioner (GP) service – if you wish to see a
GP because of an acute medical problem, you should first Practice Nurse
x5103
contact the practice nurse in the Lower Waiting Hall
on x5103, who can then arrange for an appointment to
be made. If the nurse is not available, the surgery can be
called directly on 020 7821 0533;

minor treatments – the practice nurse is available in the
Lower Waiting Hall x5103 for advice on illness and injuries
occurring at work and will refer patients to specialist
agencies where necessary. Facilities are available for minor
treatments such as dressings or the removal of stitches;
non-emergency medication – Paracetamol tablet
dispensers are located in the Commons in the Clock
Corridor (near the cash machines) and near the Lords
Terrace Bar;
overseas travel – vaccinations and medication for official
overseas travel can be provided free of charge, via SHWS,
at St Thomas’ Hospital;

health and safety at work – advice and training can be
provided; a guide to health and safety arrangements for
you and your staff is available. This guide provides all the
information you need to fulfil your duties under health
and safety legislation in offices on the