Get in the know about local health services

Welcome to our Get in the Know web pages which are all about helping you to get the right care for your particular health problem, as quickly as possible.

With all the information in one place, we hope you will keep returning to these pages to help you to get in the know or learn more about using health services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Need help fast?

Get the right NHS care in two simple steps

Using your GP practice

GP practices work differently nowadays.

Get in the know about the changes in GP practices

Tap the NHS App

Manage repeat prescriptions, book and cancel appointments, view your health record and correspondence or get urgent help with 111 online.

Get in the know about the NHS App

Get in the know about services to use when it's urgent

Your GP practice

Oversees all aspects of your physical and mental healthcare.
NHS 111

If you need urgent medical assistance use NHS 111, online or by phone, to get the right care as quickly as possible.
Urgent care services

If it's not life threatening, but you need to be seen quickly. Book with NHS 111.
Urgent mental health care

Get support with your mental health now. Call 999 if there is a threat to life.
Urgent dental care

For an urgent dental problem or extreme dental pain.
Life-threatening emergencies

Accident and Emergency and the ambulance service are for life threatening situations only. Find out when to use them.

Get in the know about looking after minor ailments

NHS 111 Online

Get general advice or specific advice for your particular symptoms.
NHS App or website

A simple and secure way to get health advice on your smartphone or tablet.
Local pharmacy

The right people to see if you need advice or over-the-counter medicines.
Self care

Find out how to look after minor conditions yourself and get support.