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Out of Hours Medical Service

Published: 12th November 2006 19:22

NHS Direct 0845 408 8000

This service is for urgent medical situations only - if you, or a member of your family, become ill and you are concerned. It is not for routine enquiries, such as booking an appointment with your GP, repeat prescription or test results.

NHS Direct can give you general medical information 24 hours a day. Their trained nurses can provide you with expert health advice and reassurance any time of the day or night. They will also be able to advise you on anything from where to find a pharmacist, to where to go for emergency dental treatment or how to get emergency contraception.

Remember: If it is a medical emergency - if you believe that you, or a member of your family, might die if you don't get medical help immediately - then you should call 999 and ask for an ambulance.