Useful Addresses & Contacts
You may wish to research specific aspects of the NHS which are particularly relevant for you or your health. Official websites and information hotlines are reliable sources of information. Some of the most important sources of advice are listed below:
Health Service
- National Health Service, NHS: www.nhs.uk
- NHS Direct: telephone: 0845 46 47; internet: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
- NHS 24: telephone: 08454 24 24 24; internet: www.nhs24.com
- Department of Health: www.dh.gov.uk
Health Insurance Abroad
- Details of the EHIC Card: www.ehic.org.uk
Assistance Organisations
- The Healthcare Commission: telephone: 0845 601 3012; internet: www.healthcarecommission.org.uk
- The Health Service Ombudsman: telephone: 0845 015 4033; internet: www.ombudsman.org.uk
- Citizens Advice Bureau: www.citizensadvice.org.uk






