Support when you need it

Did you know you can still get a range of NHS health support outside of normal working hours?

This page has information about the range of services available and how to access them.

NHS 111

The NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, giving you advice and reassurance without needing to leave your home. The service can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service, including urgent treatment centres, GP practices, consultations with a pharmacist or if you require urgent dental help.

And, if needed, it can arrange a call back from a nurse, doctor or paramedic.
NHS 111 is an easy and convenient way to get urgent help for a wide range of health problems. 

People who need help in another language can call 111 and ask for an interpreter, British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact 111 using the NHS 111 BSL interpreter service by visiting 111.nhs.uk, and text relay users can call 18001 111.

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App. 

 

Accessing dental services

If you need urgent dental care for any of the following conditions, you can book an urgent appointment via  NHS 111or phoning 111.

• Severe toothache: persistent and intense pain that cannot be managed with over-the-counter painkillers.
• Dental abscess: infection causing swelling, pain, and possibly fever.
• Broken or knocked-out tooth: trauma resulting in a fractured or completely dislodged tooth.
• Uncontrolled bleeding: bleeding in mouth that doesn't stop maybe following a dental procedure or an injury.
• Swelling: significant swelling in the mouth or face that could indicate an infection.
• Fractured, loose or displaced fillings causing pain.
• Bleeding gums requiring urgent treatment for acute conditions.
• Other treatments may be available at the discretion of the dentist. These treatments may require extra visits and costs.

If an urgent appointment is needed you will be provided with details of your local out of hours service. Further information is available on our urgent dental service page

Remember you can get the answers to hundreds of health questions, including seasonal advice via www.nhs.uk

 

Enhanced access (GP out of hours)

Bookable appointments with a healthcare practitioner such as a doctor, nurse or physio are available during weekday evenings and weekends but you may have to travel - book through your practice or 111.NHS.UK

 

Local pharmacy

Your local pharmacy can help with minor illnesses like coughs, colds and red eye. You can also now get care for a variety of common conditions including middle ear inflammation, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, sort throats and UTIs from  local pharmacies . They are open late, on weekends and during Bank Holidays with no appointment needed.

 

Corby Urgent Care Centre

Corby Urgent Care Centre is open every day between 8am and 8pm and can help with minor injuries/ illnesses such as lacerations, sprains, strains, minor burns or scalds.

 

Urgent mental health support

If you are feeling unwell or are worried about someone, there are a range of support options available. Please visit the  Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust website  for information about what support is available.

 

NHS App