GP helpline

22nd Nov 2011

3 comments

What do you do if it’s the middle of the night and you’re feeling unwell but a trip to hospital seems extreme? A new after hours GP helpline could allay your fears until the morning.

A new service enables those feeling ill to call the helpline and speak to a GP or nurse. General medical advice is given along with details of after hours facilities should it be required.

The service is free to callers from landlines and operates between 6pm and 8am Monday to Friday, 6pm Friday to 8am Saturday, 12pm Saturday to 8am Monday and on all national and state/territory public holidays.

Phone Number: 1800 022 222

Maie
23rd Nov 2011
1:28pm

so reassuring this new helpline is now available with thanks

beemer
24th Nov 2011
9:26am

we have used this service on several occasions and found it most helpful

bindi
24th Nov 2011
3:33pm

Have used the service " Nurse on Call " which is" A Victorian Government "initiative & is one that is really very helpful. The Nurse speaking to one could ease your worries.
Would like to know if the new after hours GP Help line could be used in Victoria.

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Tags: GP Helpline, Government, New, After Hours, Hospital, unwell, Sick, 2011

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