Watford Health Centre

It is important for those with mental health conditions to have an annual physical review with the nurse/HCA each year, followed by a GP review. We would encourage you to attend even if you feel your mental health is ok. We take basic measurements such as height, weight and blood pressure amongst other things and also check for cholesterol and diabetes which is very important.

In addition, please find some useful advice and resources to maintain your physical and mental health.

Oral health

It is important to look after your oral health and regular dental checks. You can find an NHS dentist at

Find a dentist – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Lifestyle/Diet and Exercise

Staying active and having a good diet and lifestyle can help maintain your mental health. Further information can be found at

Be active for your mental health – Every Mind Matters – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Food and mental health – Mind

Sexual health & Contraception

If you are sexually active it is important to be aware of services and support available including contraception and sexual health screening. More information can be found at

Home :: Sexual Health Hertfordshire (clch.nhs.uk)

SH:24 Free Home STI STD Test | Sexual & Reproductive Health (sh24.org.uk)

Smoking, Alcohol or Drug Use

All patients who smoke are encouraged to stop. More information & support can be found at

NHS stop smoking services help you quit – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

If you are struggling with alcohol or drug use and are not already under the care of a team or wish to get support please self refer to

Spectrum Drug & Alcohol Recovery Services – Watford (changegrowlive.org)

Screening for Breast & Bowel Cancer

Bowel cancer screening – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Breast screening (mammogram) – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Screening for Cervical Cancer

If you are due or overdue a smear test please contact reception to have this booked in. More information about the importance of this can be found at

Cervical screening – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Screening for Aortic Aneurysm – Men 65 and Over

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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More information re Physical Health Checks can be found below

What our patients say

I just want to say how much I appreciate the help given by Watford Health Centre today. Everyone I spoke with was friendly, helpful and professional and an issue I had been worrying about for some time was resolved during a telephone conversation with the Doctor. I initially contacted NHS111 who responded very quickly, within an hour I received a phone call from the practice to say a doctor would be in touch. Within the next hour the doctor had called and a prescription sent to my local pharmacy. First class service all round.

May 2021

I've been impressed with all the staff I have encountered at Watford Health Centre. From email correspondence, telephone calls to walk in surgery they have been kind, organised and consistently efficient. The environment during the Covid-19 vaccination days was a buzz of co-operation, thoughtfulness and a real sense of care for patients and each other. Thank you to all the staff for their hard work and commitment to the well being of NHS staff and their community. You are all heroes to me.

March 2021

You did brilliantly. First class organisation. Sensitive handling, efficiently executed. Now I see how it is possible to vaccinate hundreds of thousands a day!

March 2021

Excellent service (on both occasions). Organised and efficient but still human/people orientated. Environment clean and presentable. Both pleased and thankful. Congrats Watford Health Centre you've done a fab job.

February 2021

I must say that I was very impressed with my visit to the Flu Clinic on Saturday September 12th. The staff were well spaced out and very helpful and friendly. I felt really safe and looked after.

September 2020