NHS - Think which service
Clive Parish Council
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Think which service
The NHS is here to support you, with local health and care professionals ready to provide the right help at the right time and place. The key is knowing which service is best suited to your needs.
To help you navigate your options, we've created a guide to help you 'think which service'. By choosing the right one, you’ll receive the advice, support, and treatment you need as quickly as possible.
Think which service is right for you
- For less urgent health needs, contact your local pharmacy or GP for advice, or visit www.nhs.uk.
- If you need urgent medical help but it’s not an emergency, contact NHS 111 online at 111.nhs.uk or call 111 for clinical advice, assessment and signposting to the right service.
- For minor injuries, visit your local Minor Injury Unit (MIU). These are located in Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Oswestry and Whitchurch.
- Call 999 for emergency, life-threatening illnesses or injuries only.
Follow these links to read the Campaign Leaflet. There is also an EASY read version available.
Contact Information
Lydia Bardsley (Clerk)
- 01691 674742
Find Clive Parish Council
11 High Fawr Close, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1TE
Additional Information
The clerk can be contacted by email or phone in the daytime on Mondays-Fridays, but please note the clerk works part-time (11hrs/week) so there may be a delay in responding to your enquiry.