NHS 111

NHS 111 can help if you think you need medical help right now.

You can get help from NHS 111:

• By using 111 online
• In the NHS App
• By calling 111

They can direct you to the best place to get help if you cannot contact your GP during the day, or when your GP is closed (out-of-hours). 

Depending on what you need, you might be advised to:

• Look after yourself safely at home
• See a pharmacist for help with a minor illness
• Contact your own GP surgery
• Get urgent specialist support, for dental or mental health problems
• Book a call back from a nurse
• See an evening and weekend GP (out-of-hours GP)
• Go to an urgent treatment centre
• Call 999 or go to A&E in an emergency

For more information on the NHS 111 service, please visit: When to use NHS 111 online or call 111 – NHS (www.nhs.uk).