Find urgent care
For urgent but non-emergency problems, NHS 111, pharmacies, walk-in centres and urgent treatment centres can help. For emergencies, call 999.
- Updated August 2026
- Clinical review pending
- 1 source
At a glance
- Use NHS 111 for urgent advice when it is not an emergency.
- Call 999 or go to A&E for emergencies.
On this page (2 sections)
Overview
If you need urgent help but it is not an emergency, options include getting advice from a pharmacy, using NHS 111, or going to a walk-in centre or urgent treatment centre [1].
When to call 999
Use 111 online or call 111 for urgent advice [1]. Call 999 or go to A&E in an emergency — for example severe chest pain, serious difficulty breathing, heavy bleeding, or signs of a stroke [1].
Sources
- NHS. NHS services (opens in new tab) Accessed 12 August 2026.
About this page
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- Consumer Health editorial team
- Medical review
- Pending — this page has not yet been reviewed by a named clinician. Read our medical review policy.
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Next review due
- August 2027
Important: This information is for general guidance only and does not replace professional medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Always speak to a qualified healthcare professional — such as your GP or pharmacist — for advice about your individual circumstances, and do not start, stop or change any prescribed treatment based only on this page. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 999. Consumer Health is an independent health-information resource and is not the NHS or a government body.
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