Find the right service
Get in the know about local services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and find the right service for you when you are unwell or injured.
Top tips to get the right care
Follow our five top tips to get the right NHS care, all year round.Â
- For minor illnesses, get advice from NHS 111 Online, the NHS App or a local pharmacy.
- When it’s urgent, use your GP practice, or NHS 111 when your GP practice is closed.
- Same-day urgent appointments can be arranged by your GP practice and NHS 111 at your own practice or at an urgent care service nearby. Check out what services are near you.
- Mental health and wellbeing support is available at a neighbourhood mental health cafe.
- Get in the know how to use local services, before you need to know, and get the right care as quickly as possible.,
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At-a-glance guide to which service you need
To help you get the right care for your particular health problem as quickly as possible, use our quick-reference guide below.
Urgent care
- GP Practice
- NHS 111
- Urgent Care Service
- For life-threatening emergencies call 999 or go the Emergency Department
Get in the know about services in more detail
Urgent care services
Use NHS 111 for an appointment in the right place for you. Some services can be used without an appointment.
Pharmacies
Convenient health advice and medicines near you. Prescription medication for some conditions without needing to see a GP.
NHS 111
For urgent health needs, advice and services that can help. Available 24/7. Call, go online or use the NHS App.
Mental health services
Find out all the local options for mental health support.
Children and young people's health
Specific information for parents about health matters relating to children and young people.
NHS App
Manage prescriptions, appointments and your health record. Health advice via NHS 111
GP practices
Your first port of call for urgent health matters and oversee all aspects of your routine and preventative care.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations provide the best protection from serious illness. Find out which ones you need and how to get them.
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