Find urgent and emergency care services
A&E and 999 are there to deal with genuine life-threatening emergencies only, such as:
- loss of consciousness
- acute confused state and fits that are not stopping
- chest pain
- breathing difficulties
- severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
- severe allergic reactions
- severe burns or scalds
Help us help you by thinking pharmacist, GP and 111 first online or by phone and keep A&E for life threatening emergencies only.
You can get help from NHS 111:
- by using 111 online
- in the NHS App
- by calling 111
If you do turn up to A&E, and you don’t need to be there - you may be re-directed to a more appropriate service for your needs.