Out of Hours

If you need urgent medical advice for something which isn’t life threatening, please visit www.111.nhs.uk or call 111 (calls are free to this number) before going to A&E to ensure you get the right help.

NHS 111 is a helpline staffed by nurses and professional advisors, giving confidential healthcare advice and information 24 hours a day. The service provides information on local health services, such as doctors, dentists or out-of-hours pharmacies and self-help or support organisations. They can advise you on what to do next.

If your problem is more serious and you need to go to hospital you may be given a booked time slot which will shorten how long you have to wait, NHS 111 can also call out an ambulance on your behalf. This will help to keep you, your family, and friends safe during the pandemic.