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NHS 24 Explained

Our Phone Service

If your GP surgery is closed and you are too ill to wait until it re-opens, phone NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24.

Textphone: 18001 08454 24 24 24

If you phone us, we will ask you where you are phoning from and why you have phoned. This will help us make sure you get the right help. When we know why you have phoned we will put you through to a health professional, such as a nurse, pharmacist or dental nurse. They will talk to you about your symptoms and tell you what care they think you need. They might suggest that you treat yourself at home, that you see a doctor or another health professional or, in some cases, they might get an ambulance for you.

reviewed 28 October 2009