Don’t wait if you’re unwell

If you’re feeling unwell, don’t wait for it to get worse. Your local NHS are here to help.

Lots of local services are available to help you this Christmas and New Year.

Don’t wait if you’re unwell

If you’re feeling unwell, don’t wait for it to get worse. Your local NHS are here to help.

Lots of local services are available to help you this Christmas and New Year.

What services are available to help you this Christmas and New Year

Pharmacy

Lots of pharmacies are open to help you this Christmas and New Year to provide you with the medicines and advice you need.

NHS 111

You can visit NHS 111 online or call 111 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone 111 if you’re not sure what support you need.

GP

Contact your General Practice surgery as normal Fri 22 Dec, Wed 27 Dec, Thurs 28 Dec and Fri 29 Dec. Call 111 when your practice is closed.

Urgent Care

Minor Injuries Units (MIUs) and Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) can treat you if your injury is not life threatening or serious.

Emergency

If you or someone you are with has an emergency or is in a life-threatening situation, call 999 or go to your local Emergency Department.

Mental Health

If you are struggling to cope or feel yourself nearing a breakdown, Access Mental Health is here to provide help 24/7.

Little things, BIG difference

Here’s ten things you can do for yourself this winter that will make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.

NHS Services

Find local services near you on the NHS website

Search for the service you need and book appointments online.

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Did you know?

The sixth main reason for 999 calls in Dorset were related to Mental Health conditions – over 47% of these calls didn’t have a paramedic respond.

Nearly 70% of these calls come Out of Hours (that’s before 8.30am and after 6.30pm Monday to Friday, or during the weekend).

A nurse with a name badge and pocket watch smiling infront of a inside hospital way-sign.