NHS 24
08454 24 24 24
NHS 24 is a new telephone health advice and information service for Scotland, providing you with help and support if you are feeling unwell or are looking for information about a health matter or health service.
NHS 24 provides advice and help from experienced nurses when you, or someone you look after, are unwell. The nurse will ask you about your symptoms and advise you on what to do next, such as caring for yourself at home or visiting a doctor, a chemist or an accident and emergency unit. Where appropriate, the nurse can also arrange for a doctor to visit you at home.
Health information advisors can give you information on illnesses and conditions, healthy living, health services, and local national support and voluntary groups.
You can phone NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24. Calls are charged at local rate and the line is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. (A textphone service is also available for people who have difficulties with their hearing or speech on 18001 08454 24 24 24).
For more information visit the NHS 24 website
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