A health clinic or health centre is also sometimes referred to as a community health centre. A health clinic is a place where General Practitioners – more commonly known as GP’s – and nurses work.
To attend a health clinic you generally need to be registered and most are available on the NHS, a free Health Care system offered in the UK. Private health clinics are also available but these will be subject to the fee, and can be quite expensive.
Most people who attend a health clinic are feeling unwell and are in need of non-urgent medical attention, people who are in need of urgent medical attention, or advice should attend their local Accident and Emergency (A and E), call an ambulance or contact NHS direct.
As mentioned above there are two main types of health clinics – NHS health clinics and private health clinics. If you attend a health clinic which is run by the NHS there is no charge for their service and they should be able to give you free advice. There may however be a prescription charge for any medication the prescribe you. Before attending an NHS or private health clinic you will more than likely need to register with them and make an appointment.
All medical and health clinics offer different services; you should contact your local clinic to find out what services they offer.
Depression is a serious and complex condition, if you think you are depressed you might be experiencing continuous feelings of sadness or guilt, you might be tearful and suffering from low self-esteem. In severe circumstance you may have also experience suicidal thoughts.
If you think you are suffering from depression you can get help, and your local health clinic should be able to either help you treat and deal with your depression or refer you to an individual or department who can.
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