Where can I get non urgent medical advice?

NHS 111 is a free number to call when you have an urgent healthcare need that isn’t a life-threatening situation. Following a short assessment NHS 111 will direct you to the right service, at the right time and as close to your home as possible.

How do I contact NHS out of hours?

The out-of-hours period is from 6.30pm to 8am on weekdays and all day at weekends and on bank holidays. You can also go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111 if you need medical help now, but it’s not an emergency.

What happens if I call 111?

When you call 111, you will speak to an adviser from the NHS 111 team. The team has trained advisers and nurses who can help you. They will ask you questions to find out what help you need. An adviser is someone who can give you medical advice and help.

What is the UK non emergency number?

101
Contact the police by calling 999 to report emergencies or by calling 101 for non-emergencies.

Can I call 111 medical advice?

What is 111? 111 is a new telephone service brought to you by the NHS. It is the number you should call when you need advice or medical treatment quickly, and you cannot wait for an appointment to see your doctor. If you need emergency medical treatment, you must call 999.

Is there a phone number to call NHS 24?

If you use a textphone you can contact NHS 24 on 18001 111. Or, you can contact NHS 24 with the Relay UK app.

How can I get help from NHS 111?

To get help from NHS 111, you can: go to 111.nhs.uk (for people aged 5 and over only) NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you’re Deaf and want to use the phone service, you can use the NHS 111 British Sign Language service available in your country:

Can you call NHS 111 on a Text Phone?

You can also call 18001 111 on a textphone. You answer questions about your symptoms on the website, or by speaking to a fully trained adviser on the phone. You can ask for a translator if you need one. Depending on the situation you will:

What is the privacy policy for NHS 111?

If you use NHS 111 online, the NHS 111 online privacy policy describes how we use your information. Calls to the NHS 111 phone service are recorded. A record is kept of all contact with NHS 111 and stored securely by the NHS. This information is only shared with others directly involved with your care.

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