Medical Emergency

Call 999 in a medical emergency – when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.

Medical emergencies can include:

• Loss of consciousness
• An acute confused state
• Fits that are not stopping
• Persistent, severe chest pain
• Breathing difficulties
• Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
• Severe allergic reactions
• Severe burns or scalds

You should use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it's not a life-threatening situation

Call 111 if:

• You need medical help fast but it's not a 999 emergency
• You think you need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service
• You don't know who to call or you don't have a GP to call
• You need health information or reassurance about what to do next