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All you need to know about more than 750 conditions and treatments. Search NHS Choices now.
Learn more about how you can take some small steps to lead a healthier lifestyle here.
You will find information below and on the following pages detailing services provided by the NHS throughout the Leeds area and nationally.
This section also includes important information on how to get urgent treatment without having to go to an Accident & Emergency (A&E) unit.
Click here to view a help video showing you how you can make the most of this section (opens in YouTube).
We have produced an Easter and May Day bank holiday guide to local services, so that you know where to go if you fall ill or get injured.
Important notice if you use Pontefract Accident and Emergency (A&E) unit
The Pontefract Emergency Department will temporarily close every night from 10am-8pm. If you would normally use Pontefract Emergency Department for any life threatening conditions please find out where you can go for emergency treatment.
Remember A&E is not always the most appropriate place to go especially if you do not have life-threatening problems, find out how you can Choose well to get the right treatment at the right time.
NHS Leeds commissions and provides health services for people living in Leeds. If you would like to find out how we do this please visit our about us pages
NHS Leeds also works closely with local GPs, dentists, pharmacists and optometrists. To find a local doctor, dentist, pharmacist, optometrist or to find out more about the services they provide please visit the browse your local services page
To find out about services provided nationally please visit the browse your national services page
You can also find information on using NHS services in Leeds, for example translation services, by visiting our help using NHS Services page
If you would like to find out how you can get involved with NHS Leeds and the services provided please visit the have your say pages
If you are looking for information regarding an illness or condition, NHS Direct can provide you with confidential advice and information. You can contact NHS Direct 24 hours a day on 0845 46 47 or by visiting their website www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Not sure about how the NHS works in Leeds or are you after further info. Click here to find out more.
Click here to see how you can ring one number to get urgent health advice and treatment day or night.
If you have minor injuries such as sprains, cuts and grazes, you can see a nurse without an appointment at one of our Minor Injuries Units
