NHS 111 is a service 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’s not a 999 emergency. NHS 111 is a fast and easy way to get the right help, whatever the time.
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:
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you need medical help fast but it's not a 999 emergency
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you think you need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service
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you don't know who to call or you don't have a GP to call
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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.
For immediate, life-threatening emergencies, continue to call 999.
Area serviced:
Nationwide
Telephone:
111 (Freephone), 18001 111 (Textphone)
Opening times:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
How to apply:
Call 111 or visit website and answer some questions about symptoms