Get in the know about local health services

Get in the know is a new campaign created by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to support you to get the right care as quickly as possible when you are unwell or injured. Here you can learn more about the campaign and the various services that can support you.

With all the local information you need in one place, we hope that you keep coming back to this page, either at your time of need or in advance. It can be difficult to think clearly when you have an immediate health problem, so we encourage you to get in the know (learn) about local services, before you need to know, so you know what to do more automatically and get more timely care.

Look out for information carrying the get in the know logo in the future as it will indicate useful local service information for you to learn about.

Please use NHS 111 online if you have an urgent health problem The next phase of industrial action directly affecting local services is due to start on Monday 6th March 2023, with further dates planned during March. It is now more important than ever that you know what to do when it’s urgent, to ensure you are treated in the right place and help emergency services care for people with life threatening needs, during what will be an extremely busy period. Find out more using the links below.

What to do if it's urgent

Use NHS 111 online before travelling to services and get the right care as quickly as possible.

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What to do for minor ailments

Get support to look after minor ailments yourself using NHS 111 online, the NHS App or NHS 111 online.

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Get in the know about what to do if it's urgent

NHS 111

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

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If it's life threatening

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

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Urgent care services

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

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Urgent mental health care

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

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Urgent dental care

For an urgent dental problem or extreme dental pain.

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Get in the know about how to treat minor ailments

NHS 111 Online

Get general advice or specific advice for your particular symptoms.

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NHS app or NHS website

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

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Local pharmacy

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

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