• Help with health care needs that are not life-threatening

  • Major and minor injuries

  • Appointment bookings with urgent care services
  • General health information and advice
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Urgent help when you don’t know where to go 24/7

If you need urgent medical help for something that is not life-threatening and can’t wait to see your GP, 111 is available 24/7 via 111.nhs.uk or by calling 111.

When you use the 111 service you will be given advice or booked in for a face-to-face appointment at the appropriate site.

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NHS 111

Did you know?

Hi, I’m Joseph, a Health Advisor for Dorset’s NHS 111 phone service.

You can call me if you need urgent help and do not know where to go. I can also book appointments for you at Urgent Treatment Centres and Minor Injury Units.

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