Check it’s not an emergency
Call 999 or go to A&E now for any of these:
Signs of a heart attack
chest pain, pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing across the chest
Signs of a stroke
face dropping on one side, can’t hold both arms up, difficulty speaking
Sudden confusion (delirium)
cannot be sure of own name or age
Suicide attempt
by taking something or self-harming
Severe difficulty breathing
not being able to get words out, choking or gasping
Choking
on liquids or solids right now
Heavy bleeding
spraying, pouring or enough to make a puddle
Severe injuries
after a serious accident
Seizure (fit)
shaking or jerking because of a fit, or unconscious (can’t be woken up)
Sudden, rapid swelling
of the lips, mouth, throat or tongue
Labour or childbirth
waters breaking, more frequent intense cramps (contractions), baby coming, or just born
British Sign Language (BSL) speakers can make an emergency call using the 999 BSL video call service.
Deaf people can use 18000 to contact 999 using text relay.