Physical health
If you require urgent treatment or advice for an illness or injury, please call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for an assessment. This will help us to provide the right support/treatment as quickly as possible.
If your condition is life-threatening, please call 999 immediately.
Mental health
If you are in or nearing a mental health crisis, please call Connection, our 24/7 helpline for people of all ages, on 0800 6520190.
Staff are trained to support anyone who calls, regardless of the level of mental health crisis, and can signpost you to the most appropriate service which meets your needs. Connection can also be reached via NHS 111.
Connection is part of our Access Mental Health services, which offer a range of phone, online and in-person support for people in crisis across Dorset.