Call 999

You should call 999 in a medical emergency. This is 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 aren't stopping
• chest pain
• breathing difficulties
• severe bleeding that can't be stopped
• severe allergic reactions
• severe burns or scalds.  

You should call 999 immediately if you or someone else is having a heart attack or stroke. Also call 999 if you think someone has been involved in a major trauma, for instance a road traffic accident, a stabbing or a fall from height.