Cookies on 111.nhs.uk

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They store information about how you use the website. Some of them can be turned on and off.

NHS 111 online only stores cookies that are essential to make the site secure and work properly. This means they cannot be turned off.

You can’t be identified by the cookies used on 111.nhs.uk.

Cookies needed for the website to work

Name	Purpose	Expires
nhs111-session-id	Tracks your journey through the site	When you close the browser
akavpau_vp	Makes sure you can reliably get into the site during periods of high demand	When you close the browser