When We Are Closed

NHS 111 is a service that has been introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services in England.  You can call 111 when you need medical help fast but it is not a 999 emergency.  NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

When to use it:

You should use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation.

Call 111 if:

• You need medical help fast but it is not a 999 emergency
• You think you need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service
• You do not know who to call or you do not have a GP to call
• You need health information or reassurance about what to do next

For less urgent health needs, contact your GP or local pharmacist in the usual way.  If a health professional has given you a specific phone number to call when you are concerned about your condition, continue to use that number

Out-of-hours services are generally busy so please think carefully before asking to see a doctor and only do so if you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.