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23/08/2010
Non Emergency Number To Be Trialled
A new non-emergency telephone number for people needing medical care is being trialled in north-east England, according to NHS chiefs.
People can call 111 to get health advice and information about out-of-hours GPs, walk-in centres and emergency dentists.
NHS County Durham and Darlington primary care trusts are piloting the free service.
Professor Stephen Singleton, Medical Director of NHS North East, said: "The introduction of the NHS 111 service in County Durham and Darlington is an important part of our regional vision to improve access to urgent healthcare for local people. By better understanding what people really need from different local services, 111 will enable the commissioning of more effective and productive health care.
"Most importantly it will help improve efficiency across the whole health care system by reducing unnecessary waste and making sure people get access to the right service, first time."
The new number is expected to cut the number of calls made to 999, however people calling 111 will be redirected to 999 if the person is in need of urgent care.
The trial is also expected to launch in Nottingham, Lincolnshire and Luton.
(CD/KMcA)
People can call 111 to get health advice and information about out-of-hours GPs, walk-in centres and emergency dentists.
NHS County Durham and Darlington primary care trusts are piloting the free service.
Professor Stephen Singleton, Medical Director of NHS North East, said: "The introduction of the NHS 111 service in County Durham and Darlington is an important part of our regional vision to improve access to urgent healthcare for local people. By better understanding what people really need from different local services, 111 will enable the commissioning of more effective and productive health care.
"Most importantly it will help improve efficiency across the whole health care system by reducing unnecessary waste and making sure people get access to the right service, first time."
The new number is expected to cut the number of calls made to 999, however people calling 111 will be redirected to 999 if the person is in need of urgent care.
The trial is also expected to launch in Nottingham, Lincolnshire and Luton.
(CD/KMcA)
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