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

Speedy GP callback. From the moment my call was taken by the practice receptionist, I felt listened to, I felt reassured that I would be speedily dealt with and received a callback from the GP at the earliest possible time slot! I am hoping that my health issues can be as quickly followed up and feel lucky that my GP surgery is not one of those you hear about that cannot offer appointments for several weeks 🙌

July 2021

Just dropping a line to say thanks. We had our second jab for COVID-19 on 01/04/21 and was organised very well as was the first one. The nurse in question was very professional and informative. I didn’t get her name but she had a reddish tint in her hair. I think. Also thanks to all the staff at the centre.

April 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

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

Great service. Notification that you had ordered a flu injection for me without having to ask for it. On the day, socially distanced waiting area, under cover, with staff directing people to doctor’s consulting rooms. Production line process. In and out, in under 10 minutes. It doesn’t get better than that!

September 2020