NHS 111 can help if you think you need urgent medical care. However, if you think you have a life-threatening medical emergency, please dial 999.
You can get help from NHS 111:
- by using 111 online
- in the NHS App
- by calling 111
NHS 111 will direct you to the best place to get help. Depending on what you need, you might be advised to:
- call 999 or go to A&E for emergency care
- go to an urgent treatment centre
- see an out-of-hours GP (in the evenings or at weekends)
- book a call back from a nurse
- get urgent specialist support, for dental or mental health problems
- contact your own GP surgery
- see a pharmacist for help with a minor illness
- look after yourself safely at home