Doctors, GPs & hospitals

If you require medical or health advice you should contact your GP surgery. The GP or practice nurse will be able to treat you or refer you to a range of health services, designed to meet your health needs.

You can use the NHS Direct website to search for doctors, dentists, hospitals and pharmacies in your local area. The website includes maps and directions of how to find each service by road or by public transport.

Help leaving hospital

Following a hospital stay, you may need some additional help to cope at home, or to move into accommodation where help is always available. This might be just until you can find your feet again, or on a permanent basis.

For more information contact

NHS Direct – 0845 4647

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/

PALS – 0800 389 3093 (9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday)