A new NHS 111 Clinical Assessment Service is launching for people in north east London.

The new service, which goes live on 1 August, will now be the key contact people need for urgent care, advice or treatment outside of normal GP opening hours.

You will now be able to speak to a GP or a nurse who will be able to provide high quality advice, assessment and treatment over the phone at any time of day.

The service will offer:

• Advice or treatment recommendations from a range of health professionals if required
• Directly booked appointments
• The ability to prescribe medicines over the phone
• Easy access to patients’ records and care plans – with details updated after calls
• Quick transfer to mental health crisis services for assessment/advice if required.

Read more about the new service.