A new texting service for NHS 111 option 2 has launched

News - 27 May 2026

A new texting service for NHS 111 option 2 has launched, giving people another way to access urgent mental health support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, you can still call NHS 111 and choose option 2 for help at any time, day or night.

You might also be interested in

A Week That Built My Confidence: My Healthwatch Placement

The following blog has been written by a Health and Social Care student who recently completed a one-week work placement with Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham. It shares their personal reflections and experiences from their time with the team.
Blog