Help

[wendy]

Did you know that NHS Direct is no longer available and instead they say dial 111 but that is advertised as saying emergency and urgent case medical problems.

[JaneJ]

It is all very confusing with the new number and services.

when ringing 999 unless it is life threatening you go through triage and could end up with a nurse sent to you or being directed to other assistance

[maureenho]

It's very confusing, not what you want if you need medical advise, is it any wonder why people now go to A&E for minor ailments.

[wendy]

They suggest you visit the chemist, but how can you if you are poorly and on your own.
I found NHS most helpful in the past.

[maureenho]

I would say dial 111, they will soon say if it's an emergency or not, better still call the Dr out.

It is thoughtless of them saying go to a chemist on a Sunday, the fact you are poorly means you cannot get to a chemist.

[annie]

It is not a good situation. Chemists don't work unsociable hours on the whole, so only available when surgeries are open. The NHS is failing in lots of areas