NHS Direct is here to make a difference to the lives of people in England, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

We’re here for them whenever they have health worries and we have the knowledge and experience to give them real help and reassurance.

Not just a telephone health line

We’re known worldwide for our telephone health line – 0845 4647.

But NHS Direct is far more than a telephone number – we also have an authoritative website and a digital TV service on Sky Interactive and Freeview channel 100.

Meeting the needs of patients

NHS Direct also offers commissioned services to other parts of the NHS to help them meet their patients’ needs.

These services include:

out of hours support for GPs and dental services,

telephone support for patients with long-term conditions,

pre and post operative support for patients,

24 hour response to health scares, and

remote clinics via telephone.