Medical and Health Services

Primary care is - for many people - the first point of contact with the National Health Service (NHS), whether they want advice or treatment from a GP, the practice nurse, a health visitor, pharmacist, dentist or optometrist.

NHS Islington, formed on April 1 2002, has its own budget, employs its own staff and is responsible for the delivery of services for people who live in Islington. It is responsible for:

• Improving the health and wellbeing of the local population and reducing inequalities in health
• Commissioning hospital and other health services
• Providing and improving primary and community health care services
  
  

To find or register with a doctor or a dentist in Islington, click on the links on the right, under Useful Websites.

For more information about NHS Islington, click on the NHS Islington link on the right, under Useful Websites.

Get involved

Want to find out about developments in your local health services and have your say? Read the Islington Health newsletter below.