For a medical emergency call 999. For urgent but non-emergency medical help call NHS 111.

Self-assessment tools

This page is part of our information on check symptoms. It gives you the routes to get an assessment of your own symptoms — and where to go for current, official NHS information about Self-assessment tools.

Get advice about your symptoms

For an assessment of your own situation, use one of the routes below. Do not rely on general information alone if you are worried about your health.

  • NHS 111 online — the NHS symptom checker. It asks you questions and tells you what to do next.
  • Call 111 to speak to NHS 111 — free from any phone, any time.
  • Your GP for non-urgent medical problems.
  • A pharmacist for advice on minor problems — no appointment needed.

Current NHS information

For up-to-date, clinically reviewed information on this topic, visit nhs.uk conditions A–Z and search for Self-assessment tools. NHS.uk is written and maintained by NHS England and is the authoritative source for patient-facing health information in the UK.

In a life-threatening emergency, call 999 immediately.

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