We want to make it as easy as possible for people to choose the right NHS service.
In particular, we are encouraging people to go straight to NHS 111, instead of worrying, self-diagnosing or second-guessing what they should do, particularly when they have an urgent health problem.
We are also encouraging people to seek help before they become more seriously unwell.
If you have an urgent medical problem use NHS 111
NHS 111 is an easy way to get the right help, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, either online or over the phone.
Trained health advisors will ask you a series of questions, before either:
- Directing you to a local NHS service
- Connecting you to a nurse, emergency dentist, pharmacist or GP
- Arranging a face-to-face appointment with a local NHS service if you need one
- Offering advice on self-care
NHS 111 can direct you to, or make you an appointment with, the right local NHS service for you at the time.
This includes the Urgent Care Centre at the Great Western Hospital, dedicated children's clinics in Swindon and local pharmacies.
Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones and you can ask for a translator if you need one.
There is also an NHS 111 website - 111.nhs.uk.
Seek help early on from a pharmacist
Don't wait until your condition gets worse seek help when you start to feel unwell.
Support others to seek help before their condition gets worse.
Simple things like getting the flu jab, keeping warm and staying active can help people to stay well.
Pharmacists can offer clinical advice, over-the-counter medicine and will advise if you need to access another NHS service, such as your GP.
To check your local pharmacy opening times, please see the NHS England website: Pharmacy Opening Hours.
Book an appointment with your GP
For repeat prescriptions or routine follow-ups for long-term conditions, such as asthma, diabetes or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, please plan ahead.
If your GP practice is closed, call NHS 111 and they will direct you to the best local service for you at the time.
For more details, please see the NHS 111 website.
Urgent dental treatment
Call your dentist, or use the NHS 111 online service.
They will be able to arrange an appointment if it's necessary.
For more details, please see the NHS 111 website.
Urgent Treatment Centre
The Urgent Treatment Centre is based at the Great Western Hospital.
You can walk-in when you need urgent medical attention, but you don't think it's life-threatening.
This service is open 7.00am-10.30pm.
Call 999 or visit the Emergency Department
If you or someone else is in need of emergency treatment.
For more details, please see Emergency Department and Urgent Treatment Centre.
Locations
Please see Maps and directions.
Print the poster
The poster (above) can be downloaded and printed: Local Healthcare Services Poster.
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