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The New NHS 111 Service

From 2013 a new telephone service will be available to patients needing urgent NHS support and advice. 111 will be a freephone number for any patients who may not feel their condition warrants dialling 999 for an emergency ambulance.

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COMMUNICATION ISSUES WITH PEOPLE WITH EXTRA NEEDS

The link below points to a short video promoting a local initiative highlighting communication issues with people who may have extra needs. Those of you who host a mini-site may wish to add it to your site

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqnC2NxQj_Y&feature=youtu.be

Future Fit Update Statement 03.11.15 (244.6KB)