Now you only need to look in One place
for your NHS service.
www.nhs.uk
Go to nhs.uk
What is this website all about?
www.nhs.uk holds information about what the NHS has to offer and how you can get access to these services. This can help you make well-informed decisions.
As part of the Government's plan to deliver public services electronically by 2005, www.nhs.uk brings together and provides information about the NHS in a way that is useful to everyone.
If you need to find out more about NHS services, www.nhs.uk is the official NHS website that can help you.
www.nhs.uk
Provides free, basic information such as addresses, maps and contacts for NHS organisations in a layout that is clear and easy to understand.
This means that everyone, no matter where they live, can access the same information about NHS services in England.
What else can www.nhs.uk offer me?
Apart from access to lists of NHS services, there is also much more information available to you. Through this simple, easy-to-remember website you can:
o access NHS Direct Online for health advice;
o get the latest news about the NHS and current health campaigns;
o find out how to have your say about NHS services;
o learn about the history and structure of the NHS; and
o look up performance facts and figures.
If you haven't got access to the internet at home, there are many public places, such as libraries, that offer internet access.
NHS Direct use the information on www.nhs.uk when they are giving advice on their telephone helpline, so if you prefer, you can call NHS Direct for information about the NHS.
Just phone 0845 46 47.
For the latest information about how we are developing nhs.uk, visit the programme website at: www.nhsia.nhs.uk/nhsuk Go to nhsia.nhs./nhsuk
This leaflet is available in other languages and formats.
Please phone 084536600 66 or e-mail information@nhsia.nhs.uk
How can www.nhs.uk help me?
The nhs.uk website displays information in a clear and concise way. Here are some examples of the questions it can help you with.
Q. Does my nearest GP practice have wheelchair access?
A. Check under 'Local services - GP surgeries'.
Q. Which service do I need? Should I go to A and E?
A. Use the 'Getting the right treatment checklist' under 'Local services'.
Q. Where is my nearest NHS dentist?
A. Check under local services - Dental practices'.
Q. How long may I have to wait for hospital treatment?
A. Check under 'Performance - Waiting times'.
Q. I need my eyes tested! Where can I find an optician?
A. Check under local services - Opticians'.
Q. What star rating does my local hospital have?
A. The 'Performance' section will tell you and explain what this means.
Q. I need a prescription made up - which pharmacy is open?
