NHS services available and how to choose the right one when you need care.

We are sharing some general information to help explain the different NHS services available and how to choose the right one when you need care.

Many health concerns can often be managed through your GP practice, NHS 111, urgent treatment centres, or community services. 

Using the most appropriate service can help you get the right support sooner and reduce waiting times.

You can find more information about urgent and emergency care services here:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/find-urgent-and-emergency-care-services/

If you are unsure where to go when you’re unwell:

• Contact your GP practice for advice or an appointment
• Call NHS 111 (or visit https://111.nhs.uk) for 24/7 advice on the most appropriate service
• Use urgent treatment centres for non-life-threatening urgent problems

You may also be able to access help directly from the following services without seeing a GP first:

• Pharmacy First — treatment and advice for a range of common conditions

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help

• Community Opticians (MECS) — Assessment of routine and urgent eye problems

• Physiotherapy (self-referral) — support for muscle and joint problems

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/physiotherapy

• NHS Talking Therapies — support for anxiety, stress, low mood and related concerns

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service

• Sexual Health Services — confidential advice, testing and treatment

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health/find-a-sexual-health-clinic

• Termination of Pregnancy Services (Chesterfield) — specialist support and care

Pregnancy Termination/Abortion :: Chesterfield Royal Hospital