People across Scotland are now able to access NHS 24 out of hours care and information by calling 111.
The change is a result of patient feedback. NHS24 were aware that some callers found the old number difficult to remember while others were unsure of how much their call would cost.
They decided to address these concerns by introducing a new easy to remember number that is free to call.
NHS 24 will continue to provide the same range of out of hours care and information to callers across Scotland.
Don’t worry if you call the old number (08454 24 24 24) by accident, as this will still be active for a limited period. The old number will eventually be phased out in due course.