Free for everyone in the UK

Not sure where to go with your symptoms?

Answer a few plain-English questions and we'll point you to the right place — self-care, your pharmacy, your GP, NHS 111 or 999. Two minutes here can save a four-hour wait, and keeps A&E free for people who need it most.

Start a symptom check Ask the assistant

This tool never gives a diagnosis. It only helps you choose a service.

Check a symptom

Pick what is bothering you most today.

Chest painPain, pressure or tightness in the chest Breathing problemsShortness of breath, wheeze or a tight chest HeadacheHead pain, migraine or pressure Sore throat, cough or coldCommon winter and respiratory symptoms Tummy painStomach ache, cramps, sickness or diarrhoea Child with a temperatureFor children under 5 years old Back painNew or ongoing pain in the back Skin rashNew spots, rash or skin changes

Which NHS service does what?

Pharmacy

Walk in, no appointment. Pharmacists can now treat 7 common conditions.

GP practice

For symptoms that need examining, tests or ongoing care.

NHS 111

Free, 24/7 urgent advice. Can book you into urgent treatment centres.

999 and A&E

For life-threatening emergencies only — so beds stay free for them.

Keep a record you can take with you

Saved symptom checks

Create a free account and every check is saved, so you can show a clinician exactly what you answered and when symptoms started.

An assistant that asks the right questions

Describe symptoms in your own words. The assistant screens for emergencies first, then helps you pick a service. It never diagnoses.

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