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 call 999 or go to A&E (Emergency Department)
Call 999 or go to your nearest Emergency Department immediately if you or someone else has:
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- Signs of a heart attack
- Signs of a stroke
- Sudden confusion
- Severe difficulty breathing
- Choking
- Heavy bleeding that cannot be stopped
- Severe injuries or major trauma
- A seizure that is not stopping
- Sudden, rapid swelling (such as a severe allergic reaction)
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe burns or scalds
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)
