To help us continue to improve our service, this web site uses cookies. They cannot be used to identify you. Using this site implies an agreement to continue accepting them. For more details please see managing the cookies we use.  

FOI

Freedom of Information Act:
About Us

NHS Direct

NHS Direct opened in March 1998 and offers fast and free 24-hour advice about personal health care.

NHS Direct nurses aim to provide callers with the advice and reassurance they need to care for themselves at home – or, if they need further help, to direct them quickly to the right service at the right time.

If a condition is more serious, and in the case of emergencies, nurses can give quick advice on what action the caller should take and if appropriate will call an ambulance.

Telephone: 0845 4647

back to top