Use this simple guide to find the best NHS service for your needs
Under the weather?
Antibiotics won't cure cold and flu symptoms. Common illnesses can be treated at home with over the counter medicines, plenty of fluids and keeping warm.
Be prepared: make sure your medicine cupboard is well stocked.
Your local pharmacy can save you a trip to the GP
For health advice, information and over the counter medicine to treat common illnesses and injuries visit
Your local pharmacy
Minor illness or injury?
Visit Lincoln’s Walk-in Centre or your local
Minor Injuries Unit
Also, for people in the south of the county, who may find Peterborough more convenient:
Peterborough walk-in services
Problem getting worse or won’t go away?
Make an appointment at your local GP surgery
When it's less urgent than 999
Call 111
The 111 service is also available via typetalk on number 18001 111
In an emergency
Call 999 or go to A&E