Think A&E

Our emergency departments are open 24 hours a day if you have a life-threatening emergency.

Please keep 999 and A&E (Emergency Department) free for genuine life-threatening emergencies and use NHS 111 online or by phone or a minor injury unit for other urgent care needs.

When to dial 999 or go to A&E (Emergency Department):

Signs of a heart attack
Signs of a stroke
Sudden confusion
Severe difficulty breathing
Choking
Heavy bleeding
Severe injuries
Seizure
Sudden, rapid swelling

British Sign Language (BSL) speakers can make a BSL video call to 999.

Deaf people can use 18000 to contact 999 using text relay

For more information about When to call 999 - NHS (www.nhs.uk) or when to go to A&E (Emergency Department): When to go to A&E - NHS (www.nhs.uk)