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.

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 range of health and symptom checkers online.