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Getting help outside of office hours

The Hospice information service is available to respond to enquiries Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm.

 

Outside of these times, you can leave us a message or there are a number of other sources you can contact for help and advice.

Finding a hospice or palliative care service

Search our online directory for details of hospice and palliative care services in the UK and worldwide.

 

Health advice and information in the UK

In England and Wales you can call NHS Direct, which is available 24 hours a day, on 0845 46 47 or visit NHS Choices at www.nhs.uk.

 

In Scotland, when your GP practice is closed, you can call NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24 or visit their website at www.nhs24.com for health information and self care advice. For information on services you can call the NHS Helpline on 0800 22 44 88.

 

In Northern Ireland visit the website for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland at www.hscni.net.

 

Other sources of support

Search our database to find other organisations offering information and support, including those that support people affected by serious illness or bereavement.

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