NHS 111

111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It's fast, easy and free. Call 111 or use NHS 111 online and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Depending on the situation NHS 111 can:

• Book you in to be seen quickly and safely, at an Accident & Emergency (A&E) / Emergency Department
• Direct you to an alternative, more appropriate local service, such as an urgent care centre
• Connect you to a nurse, emergency dentist, pharmacist or GP
• Arrange a face-to-face appointment, if required
• Tell you how to get any medicine you need
• Help you with self-care advice

More information about NHS 111 is available online here.

There is also:

• A large print guide to NHS 111
• An easy read guide to NHS 111
• A British Sign Language video about NHS 111 on YouTube here
• An audio guide to NHS 111 on Soundcloud here