NHS England release statement as 111 phone service experiences 'issues'
NHS England have released a statement after reports of problems with its 111 phone service.
Taking to Twitter at 1.20pm, the NHS England account said: "We are aware some people are experiencing issues with the NHS 111 phone service.
"If you need urgent medical advice, please visit http://111.nhs.uk."
No further details have been released at this stafe as to what the problems with the service are.
The news was met with a backlash on social media.
One user said: "What about people without internet? What please is your advice to them?"
Another added: "So you have to go online if you have a medical emergency. Ridiculous!".
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