29/03/2024
📢 If you're looking for health advice over the Easter weekend, please read this important information.
The 111 service is likely to be busy which might mean a prolonged wait for calls to be answered. Here's what you can do to help yourself, save time and help us care for those in the most need first.
💊If your call is related to medicines please visit https://nhs24.info/accessing-medicines Whether it is prescribed or non-prescribed medication, our guide to accessing medication can save you time. You might not need to call 111.
🤧If you need general advice about common illnesses and ailments remember we have a lot of information on NHS inform, including a range of symptom checkers which you can use to help you decide what to do next: https://nhs24.info/symptom-checkers
📱The NHS 24 Online app also has handy health advice and can help you source your nearest open healthcare services, including pharmacies. The app is free to download on both iOS and Android devices. https://nhs24.info/NHS-24-Online
✔️By using NHS resources wisely, we can keep well and get the care we need quickly, safely and as close to home as possible. Find out more about how to access the : https://nhs24.info/RightCareRightPlace
NHS 24's staff are working exceptionally hard to answer as many calls as we can, quickly and safely. Please be patient and we will answer. 💙
