Should you need urgent health advice please contact your GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency please visit A&E or call 999
It can be difficult to think clearly when you, or your child, experience an immediate health problem.
The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has issued new advice to help you get the right NHS care when you need it quickly and recommends just two simple steps for situations when it isn’t life threatening.
Step 1:
Try to manage the problem yourself or get help from a local pharmacy, NHS 111 online, or the NHS App
Step 2:
If that doesn’t work or the problem is more serious, contact your GP practice or NHS 111 (when your practice is closed). They will help arrange the right appointment at your GP practice
practice or other nearby services, including appointments for the same day if you need it.
Following this advice will help you get care from the right place, with the right health professional, and avoid long waits or trips to walk-in services that might not be suitable.
Click here to find out more about the ‘Need help fast’ campaign.
You can also download a new online guide to keep for future reference.
