NHS 111
111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally.
Your needs will be assessed and you will be given advice about whether you need:
- Treat yourself at home
- Go to a Primary Care Centre
- If you need face to face medical attention you may be asked to attend a Primary Care Centre.
Click here to access NHS 111 online or call 111 to speak to a staff member.
VitaMinds
Free mental health support from the NHS, offering evidence-based talking therapies as well as advice and guidance on community services. VitaMinds provide therapies for low to moderate mental health illnesses like depression, low mood, excessive worry, anxiety, stress, sleep problems and others.
You need to be aged 16 or over and registered with a GP in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
You can refer yourself in a few different ways:
- Talk to the digital assistant via our website here
- Fill out an online form here
- Call 0333 200 1893 (Mon-Thu 8-8, Fri 8-5 and Sat 9-1)
- Text ‘YOU’ to 88802
There are also a range of useful self-help material available via the VitaMinds website here
“I have to say the therapy was invaluable, and I feel still months later infinitely better than I have in years, my therapist was patient, caring, intuitive and insightful. I feel very grateful to have had this help and experience, and have been given these tools to deal with life better”
VitaMinds service user, 2022.