GPs, pharmacies, hospitals and specialist medical support in and around East Village.
East Village has an NHS GP surgery on the estate, and there are teaching hospitals nearby.
Urgent but not an emergency? For minor injuries or illnesses that can't wait for a GP appointment, use the Stratford Urgent Treatment Centre (inside Stratford Pharmacy, Stratford Centre). Open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm.
General Practitioners (GPs)
If you are new to East Village, register with a GP as soon as you can. The primary surgery for the estate is Liberty Bridge Road Practice.
Pharmacies
For prescriptions, over-the-counter medicine, and minor health advice.
Maggie's Cancer Support
Maggie’s provides free practical, emotional, and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends. Each centre has professional staff on hand.
Maggie's Barts
Located at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, this is the closest centre for East Village residents. The building was designed by Steven Holl Architects.
- St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE
- 020 7600 1285
- maggies.org/barts
No appointment or referral is needed. Just come in.
Dentists
Hospitals & Specialist Care
The nearest A&E is at Newham University Hospital. For major trauma, patients are often taken to The Royal London in Whitechapel.
Mental health support
- Newham Talking Therapies: 020 3373 9483
- Samaritans: 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
- Crisis Text Line: Text SHOUT to 85258