If you or your family have a health problem it is important to know where to go. Often people go to A&E or call 999 when they should seek help elsewhere.

“Choose Well” helps you find the right care when you need it play the game to see whether you choose well when your child is ill 

 

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones. 

NHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS health care services when they need medical help fast, but it is not a life-threatening situation.  It is a fast and easy way to get the right help, whatever the time. 

 

Looking for a doctor or NHS dentist near you? Use NHS Choices

 

Clinical commissioning groups have replaced primary care trusts as commissioners of healthcare.  Southampton City Clinical Commissioning Group is the organisation  responsible for commissioning healthcare services in the city.  It serves a registered population of 265,000 covering an area of 19 square miles with a delegated budget of circa £278 million. 

For more information about Southampton city clinical commissioning group and how you can get involved with healthcare visit www.southamptoncityccg.nhs.uk

 

There are five hospitals that provide services for Southampton residents, including:

Southampton General Hospital including emergency department, outpatient clinics  and specialist services 

Royal South Hants Hospital has a range of primary and secondary care services including Minor Injuries Unit and Sexual Health

Moorgreen Hospital includes the Tom Rudd unit with Willow Assessment and Treatment Unit for adults with a learning disability and other complex needs. The Stoneham Centre which houses the Adult Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy department is also based here. 

Princess Anne Hospital is a centre of excellence for maternity care 

Western Community Hospital home to the Snowden Neurological Rehabilitation Unit 

 

Mental health services for adults in Southampton are provided by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and children’s services are provided by Solent NHS Trust.

 

Maternity services are provided by two trusts in Southampton and vicinity, University Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

There are also a wide range of community-based health services