April 2010

Welcome to the April 2010 issue of News Direct

NHS Direct has a busy Easter weekend

The Easter 2010 call statistics have been released

Performance statistics 2009-10

How the 0845 4647 telephone service and the website performed against targets

Plans to make savings in 2010-11

How we will reduce costs in the coming months to make savings of £20m

Seasonal illnesses and health scares

How NHS Direct work with Health Protection Agency (HPA) on seasonal illnesses and health scares

How stakeholders rate NHS Direct

Our ongoing commitment to listen to the views expressed by our partners in the development of our services

Our new Chief Operating Officer

Ronnette Lucraft takes over as our new COO

Colds & flu

Get advice now on whether you should see your GP or look after yourself at home. Flu can be a serious condition for some people, so it's important to get advice if you have flu-like symptoms...

Man with a cold with towel over his head

Local teams

To discuss how we can tailor make our services to your requirements, why not get in touch with our regional director in your area?

To commission services please contact your regional director