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Medical advice now

Get answers fast online

Symptom checkers

Check your symptoms and get personalised advice on treating a range of health concerns, from colds and flu to contraception worries. You can also get advice about female sexual health matters or advice on male sexual health problems.

 

Self-help guides

Visit the self-help guides for an assessment on more health conditions.

Speak to an expert any time

NHS Direct initial assessment

Many health enquiries can be answered online without the need for you to telephone NHS Direct. Use the initial assessment if: 

  • You have symptoms that are concerning you, 
  • You have a dental health issue,
  • You have an enquiry about medicines.

 

Or email NHS Direct a health enquiry

Useful phone numbers

Use the "All numbers" link below for details of these and more telephone helplines.

Alcoholics Anonymous - 0845 769 7555
ChildLine - 0800 1111
NHS Direct - 0845 4647
The Samaritans - 08457 90 90 90

NHS Choices

The NHS

  • Link to Directgov – public services all in one place
  • The Information Standard - Certified member