MECS
MECS (Minor Eye Condition Service) is now live across the Central London NHS CCG.
To participate within this service you must have completed your MECS WOPEC accreditation.
If you wish to participate or learn more about this service then please email kcwhfloc@gmail.com
Minor Eye Problems?
If you have a recent problem with your eyes – such as sore eyes, red eyes or visual disturbance – and you are registered with a GP practice in Central London CCG (London Borough of Westminster except Queens Park and Paddington), please PHONE one of the local Opticians listed below, for an initial assessment and appointment.
Emergency Eyecare in and around KCWHF
Hillingdon Hospital Eye casualty / Urgent Care Monday – Friday 9-4pm
Urgent referral: Tel 01895 238 282 Ext.2027
Wet AMD queries: Tel 01895 279 240
Email for Wet AMD queries: thh.ivtteam@nhs.net
Email for all other urgent eye conditions: thh.nursetriage@nhs.net
Western Eye Hospital Eye casualty / Urgent Care Monday – Sunday 8am-8:30pm
Urgent referral: Tel 0203 3125791
Wet AMD queries: Tel 0203 312 5791
Email for Wet AMD queries: ichc-tr.imperialreferrals@nhs.net
London North West University Main Eye Clinic – ACAD Area 6 – Ophthalmology Monday – Friday 08.30-16.00
Urgent referral: Tel 0208 963 7195
Wet AMD queries: 0208 963 7195 / 0208 453 2252
Email for Wet AMD queries: lnwh-tr.eyerapidaccess@nhs.net
Email for all other urgent eye conditions: lnwh-tr.eyerapidaccess@nhs.net / lnwh-tr.cmheyes@nhs.net
No specific eye casualty – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital A&E Monday – Friday 09.00-17.00
Urgent referral (Eye clinic reception): Tel 020 3315 4206
Wet AMD queries: Tel 020 3315 5905 (consultant) or 020 3315 4206 (reception) Email for Wet AMD queries: chelwest.cwwetamdreferrals@nhs.net
Email for all other urgent eye conditions: chelwest.cwophthalmologyadmin@nhs.net
Moorfields Eye Casualty, City Road, Old Street
(No eye casualty services at Northwick Park and Ealing)
24/7 service
Urgent referral: Tel 020 7566 2345 (out of hours 020 7253 3411)
Attend anywhere A&E service: https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/service/accident-emergency