www.nhschoices.nhs.uk contains a huge amount of useful information, from healthy living to coping with long term conditions. You can also learn more about hospital services and share your experiences in the 'Find and choose services' section.
NHS Directwww.nhsdirect.nhs.uk or 0845 46 47 provides health advice and information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Look out for the NHS roadshows coming to a town near you soon.
Adult Care Services (adult social services) Hertfordshire County Council 0300 123 4042.
Age Concern Hertfordshire 01707 323272.
Carers in Hertfordshire 01992 586969.
Children, Schools and Families (children's social services), Hertfordshire County Council 0300 123 4043).
Chlamydia testing - free confidential testing for 16-24 year olds. Visit www.c-sure.org.uk
Dental Hotline - need an NHS dentist? 01707 369645.
Emergencies - Dial 999 for an ambulance.
FRANK (the national drugs helpline) 0800 776 600.
GP Out of Hours Service (evenings and weekends) 03000 333 333.
Help with Health Costs - People on low incomes can get help with the cost of prescriptions, eye tests, dental treatment and travel to hospital. PLease ask your optician, dentist or GP for a copy of the HC1 leaflet and application form. Or you can telephone the Prescription Pricing Authority on 0845 850 1166.
Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (Mental health) 01727 804700.
Lister Hospital, Stevenage 01438 314333.
National Pandemic Flu Service - Recorded information 0800 1 513 513.
National Pandemic Flu Service - Treatment 0800 1 513 100.
PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) 01707 369699
QE11 Hospital, Welwyn Garden City 01438 314333.
Stop Smoking Service - giving up smoking is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health. Free NHS help is available on 0800 389 3998.