NHS Direct

NHS Direct is a 24-hour advice and health information service, providing confidential information on:

• What to do if you, your family or friends are feeling ill
  
• Particular health conditions
  
• Local healthcare services, such as doctors, dentists or pharmacies
  
• Self help and support organisations

NHS Direct works hand in hand with other NHS healthcare services, helping you make the right choice to meet your needs.  Calls to NHS Direct are charged at local rates and, for patients' safety, all calls are recorded.
 
If you need health information or advice at any time of the day or night, call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or visit the website which features online health & symptom checkers and a self-help guide.

NHS Direct web site  (www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk)

NHS Choices

NHS Choices is a comprehensive information service that helps to put you in control of your healthcare.

The service is intended to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding and using NHS services in England when you need them.

The many sections on the website include:

• Medical advice now
• Find NHS services
• Health A-Z
• Compare hospitals
• Live Well
• Carers Direct
• Behind the Headlines, etc

NHS Chioces web site  (www.nhs.uk)