Three-digit number for non-emergency healthcare services

Source: OFCOM

Follow this link for consultation

Date of publication: July 2009

Publication type: Website

In a nutshell: OFCOM on behalf of the Department of Health have issued a consultation on the implementation of a new three digit number for non-emergency healthcare services. The consultation opened on 09 July 2009 and closes on the 20 August 2009. OFCOM recommends choosing 111. The consultation document outlines four options and makes the case for choosing 111.

Length of publication: 1 page with link to 62 page .pdf consultation document

Some important notes: Additional information can be found from the Department of Health press release New Phone Number to Make Urgent Care Easier to Access and Three-digit number (3DN) to access non-emergency health care webpage.