NHS 24 is one of Scotland’s 7 special health boards and provides a range of digital health and care services by phone and through a number of digital channels. 

111

The 111 service is an important service that will provide you with urgent care telephone support in instances where;

• you're not able to access your GP or Dentist
• you think you may need to go to A&E but aren't sure
• you think you need to visit a Minor Injuries Unit 
• you're experiencing mental health issue and need urgent care

When you call 111, you'll hear a message with a range options to choose from so be sure to listen carefully and chose the correct option. This will make sure that you are transferred through to the correct service quickly and efficiently.  

It's also important to note that, once connected, you should stay on hold and don't hang up and redial. This will cost you your place and put your call to the back of the queue.

NHS Inform

Head to NHS inform for instant access to a wealth of useful care information that will help you make informed decisions about your health.

The site includes a number of great features including a Symptom Checker to assess your systems and get advice on what to do next, information about available services and opening times and general health advice and sources of support.

You can find out more about NHS Inform in our UofGLiving Guide.

NHS 24 App

Get the NHS in your pocket with the free NHS 24 App! 

Accessible on iOS or Android, the NHS 24 App will give you access to a number of important services including the NHS Symptom Checker, the ‘Find my Nearest’ function which lets you to locate health services close to your location and a chatbot which will answer questions and give advice on symptoms and conditions.