How to get urgent or emergency medical care

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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:

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
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