Shrophsire Clinical Commissioning Group Newsflash

NHS 111 number switch information and resources

From Tuesday, 17 July, 2018, patients across Shropshire who need urgent out-of-hours medical help or advice will need to call 111.

The NHS 111 service will replace the current out-of-hours telephone access service provided by Shropdoc in line with national policy to provide a consistent, integrated approach to urgent care; but any patients that need to see a clinician out-of-hours will still be seen by a local GP or other appropriate clinician.

In order to help us inform patients of the change we would like to ask for your support in displaying and sharing the following resources:

• Press release
• Display poster
• Digital PowerPoint slide
• Content for patient newsletters
• Web banner
• Website content
• FAQ’s

Patients in Wales should continue to use the Shropdoc number until NHS 111 is launched in Powys by the end of the year.

For any queries please contact the Shropshire CCG Communications and Engagement Team by email shrccg.communicationsteam@nhs.net or call 01743 277515.

Thank you for your support.

Shropshire CCG Communications and Engagement Team
Tel: 01743 277500 (main switchboard) Ext: 2035
Email: shrccg.communicationsteam@nhs.net