Raise It

Raise It is a simple process available in NSW public hospitals and health services to support you to raise concerns about your or your loved one's condition getting worse.

When you or a loved one is in hospital, it can be a stressful and uncertain time.

You may notice changes about you or your loved one’s condition that might worry you. This could be as simple as changes in how they are looking, breathing, talking or acting.

Your nurse, midwife or doctor may ask if you are worried that you or your loved one is getting worse.

You can also tell them at any time.

Raise It gives you a simple process to raise your concerns to get help fast.

We are here for you.

How Raise It works

You know yourself or your loved one best.

If you’re worried you or a loved one’s condition is getting worse, follow the Raise It process.

Here’s how to get help fast if you are in a hospital or health service:

  1. Talk
    Start by talking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
  2. Ask
    Still concerned? Ask the nurse or midwife in charge for a clinical review.
  3. Call
    If you are still worried, call NSW Health Raise It on 1800 777 333. A senior health worker will respond.

Interpreter access

If you need an interpreter when in hospital, ask your health worker.

We are here for you

Raise It is for concerns about someone’s condition getting worse. For service issues or other feedback while in hospital, please speak with staff directly or visit we are here for you.

If you’re unwell but not in hospital, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for free, 24/7 medical advice from a registered nurse. If it is life-threatening, call Triple Zero (000) or go to a hospital emergency department.

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Current as at: Tuesday 24 March 2026
Contact page owner: NSW Health