People are being encouraged by the NHS to get to the help they need by using the NHS 111 online service.<\/p>\n
The NHS 111 online service can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service, including urgent treatment centres, GP practices, and consultations with a pharmacist.<\/p>\n
And, if needed, it can arrange a call back from a nurse, doctor or paramedic.<\/p>\n
NHS 111 online is an easy and convenient way to get urgent help for a wide range of health problems.<\/p>\n
You can get assessed and directed to the right local service in as little as 90 seconds from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n
Using the NHS 111 online service could save you a trip to A&E. It is estimated that up to two-fifths of A&E attendances are avoidable or could be better treated elsewhere.<\/p>\n
People should still call 999 and go to A&E in an emergency \u2013 when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.<\/p>\n
The NHS 111 online service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Go to 111.nhs.uk to get assessed and directed to:<\/p>\n
\tthe right healthcare in your area; or
\n \ta call back from a nurse, doctor or paramedic; or
\n \tadvice on self-care.<\/p>\n
People should call 111 to speak to someone if they need to:<\/p>\n
\tdiscuss complex medical problems;
\n \tdiscuss worries about a long-term condition; or
\n \tget medical advice for a child under five.<\/p>\n
If you need medical help fast, use NHS 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.<\/p>\n
Visit: 111.nhs.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"