Actor-turned-radio presenter Gemma Atkinson asks everyone to think ‘111 first’
Local star Gemma Atkinson is helping spread the word about NHS 111 First – a more convenient way for people to get the urgent care they need.
The Bury born actor and broadcaster is lending her support to our campaign to encourage people to ‘think 111 First’ instead of heading straight to their local emergency department.
Gemma has recorded a short film to explain the benefits of the service and how to use it.
If you need urgent care, then NHS 111 can book you in to be seen quickly and safely in A&E.
NHS 111 is also able to direct patients to, or book an appointment at, urgent treatment centres, GP surgeries, pharmacies, emergency dental services and walk-in clinics.
You should still dial 999 if you have a life-threatening illness or injury.
Use NHS 111 either by visiting the website 111.nhs.uk or by calling 111
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Over the last few weeks The Manchester Evening News has been reporting on the way our colleagues have been dealing with the impact of coronavirus, how they have had to adapt, and how they have coped with one of the most challenging periods of their professional lives.
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