NHS Direct


NHS Direct

A service provided by the NHS in the form of a 24/7 telephone advice line staffed by nurses, designed to empower patients and provide confidential “on the spot” health information for self-management, advice, or if he or she need further help, directing him or her to the right service at the right time.

NHS Direct

A branch of the NHS that provides reliable medical information and advice to the general public. The web site (www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk) includes a useful medical encyclopedia. NHS Direct offers telephone consultation with experienced nurses.