New NHS Advice Service
NHS advice service launched
A new one-stop health advice service for the public has been launched. NHS inform is a three-tiered service, featuring a phone line, website and face-to-face advice. It will bring trusted health information from all sections of the NHS together for the first time. The NHS inform service will include:
- General information on medical conditions
- Answers to commonly asked health questions
- Health Zones providing advice on health rights, back pain and alcohol
- A calendar of health events
- NHS information in local areas, including links to all NHS boards websites
The website is available at www.nhsinform.co.uk. A national health information helpline is available on 0800 22 44 88.