111: The fast phone service for health concerns

111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally, via a smart phone, laptop or tablet.

Both 111 online and the 111 phone service provide patients with a convenient way to get the right help or advice for an urgent but non-life threatening health concern.

People who visit 111.nhs.uk, enter their age, gender, postcode and main symptom and are then asked a series of questions about their health problem.

People can:

• find out how to get the right healthcare in their area, including whether they need to see a GP or seek urgent care
• get advice on self-care
• get a call back from a nurse, doctor or other trained health professional (in most areas).

People can still contact NHS 111 and speak to fully trained advisors who can arrange for patients to speak to relevant healthcare professionals, if required.

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

For more information on the 111 service visit www.oxfordshireccg.nhs.uk and you can watch a short film on the 111 service here: