ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

NHS 111

Hey there buddy! So, have you ever felt sick or had an injury and needed help figuring out what to do? That's where NHS 111 comes in!

NHS 111 is a phone number you can call when you don't know what to do about an illness or injury. When you dial 111, a nice person called a nurse or advisor will talk to you and ask you questions about how you're feeling.

They'll ask things like "Do you have a fever or a cough?" or "Did you hurt your leg or your arm?" They'll also ask how old you are and if you take any medicine.

By asking these questions, the nurse or advisor can figure out the best thing for you to do to feel better. They might tell you to take some medicine or to rest, or they might say you should go to the hospital so a doctor can take a closer look.

If you need to go to the hospital, the NHS advisor can also help you arrange a time to go or tell you where the closest hospital is.

So, that's it! NHS 111 is a number you can call when you don't know what to do about an illness or injury, and the nice people who answer will ask you questions to help figure out what you need to feel better.