How to access NHS urgent care on New Year's Day
Your GP may be closed on the bank holiday, but urgent NHS help is available via NHS 111 online, the NHS App, or by phone. Find out how to get medical advice and care on January 1st.
Your GP may be closed on the bank holiday, but urgent NHS help is available via NHS 111 online, the NHS App, or by phone. Find out how to get medical advice and care on January 1st.
GP surgeries are closed for the bank holiday, but NHS 111 and other services remain available for urgent medical help across the UK. Find out how to get assistance.
The NHS has issued guidance for users of the common stomach medication lansoprazole. Patients experiencing specific symptoms like a red rash and joint pain are advised to call 111 immediately.
The NHS has issued urgent guidance for users of the common stomach drug lansoprazole. Patients experiencing a red rash and joint pain are advised to call 111 immediately, as these can signal a rare but serious condition.
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