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Emergencies
In the event that you are too sick to go to the doctor’s
office there are doctors who will make housecalls.
When you call the doctor’s office to ar ange a house
call, the receptionist will ask questions to determine
whether the doctor should go to your home, or if you
need to go to an emergency room.

Keep in mind that if you have an emergency, for
example you’ve had an accident or you are seriously ill,
you can call 999 to ask for an ambulance. This service is
provided for people who are unable to make their way
to the hospital by other means.

More health information from the NHS
The website NHS Choices provides advice and
information on health issues as well as a tool which allows
you to check your symptoms. There are also self-help
guides and answers to frequently asked health questions.

If you’d rather speak to someone on the phone, you can
call 1111 7788. That is the telephone number for NHS
Direct, and their helpline is open 24 hours a day.

illness (n.):
If you have a cold or another minor illness, enfermedad
NHS Direct is helpful. They will quickly give
you useful advice on the best way to treat the condition
you have without visiting a doctor.

Your questions will be answered by trained nurses and
health professionals who will give you recommendations
if you or someone you know is ill. They will also give you
details of your local health services.

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