NHS & medical help
How to get NHS help in England: urgent care, GPs, pharmacies, and when to use 999 or 111. Services and eligibility can vary — always check current official guidance.
Choose the right service
- Life-threatening emergency — call 999 or go to A&E.
- Urgent but not life-threatening — NHS 111 online or by phone.
- GP services — routine care via your practice; out-of-hours via 111 or local arrangements.
- Pharmacy — advice and medicines for minor illnesses.
Registering with a GP
You can register with a GP practice without proof of address in many cases — see NHS guidance for details.