Out of Hours
Out of Hours
If you or someone you are with is in a life-threatening situation, don’t hesitate – call 999 and ask for an ambulance.
You can contact 111 when you need medical advice or are not sure who to contact.
- Visit Get medical help – NHS 111
- Call NHS 111
NHS 111 has been live in Dorset since April 2013.
Examples include;
- if you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency
- if you think you need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service
- if you don’t know who to call or you don’t have a GP to call
- if you need health information or reassurance about what to do next.