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NHS 24 Explained

NHS England and Wales

England

NHS Direct is a 24-hour service providing telephone based and e-health information services in England and Wales.

 
It is similar to NHS 24 but has been designed with the health needs of people in England and Wales in mind.
 
The number for NHS Direct is 0845 46 47
 
 

 

Wales

NHS Direct is also available in Wales on the same number (0845 46 47).

 
Welsh speakers can use NHS Direct Wales / Galw Iechyd Cymr.
 
The NHS Direct Wales website contains information in both Welsh and English.
 

NHS Direct Wales

reviewed 8 December 2008