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General Health Care Information
Check the sections below for information regarding healthcare issues in the Orston area.
NHS Direct
Telephone number - 0845 4647
NHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service, providing confidential information on:
- What to do if you or your family are feeling ill
- Particular health conditions
- Local healthcare services, such as doctors, dentists or late night opening pharmacies.
- Self help and support organisations.
The telephone service is available in England and Wales and a similar service called NHS24 is being introduced in Scotland in 2002 (Call NHS24 on 08454 242424).
NHS Direct works hand in hand with other healthcare services provided by the NHS, helping you make the right choice to meet your needs. Calls to NHS Direct are charged at BT local rates. Other telephone service providers, including mobile operators, may charge different call rates. For patient safety, all calls are recorded.
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