Get the care you need
Choosing the right service when you are unwell or injured helps you to get the care you need as soon as possible.ÌýIt also reduces pressureÌýon emergency services, freeing them up to help those who need it most.
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Life-threatening emergencies call 999
Call 999 and attend an Emergency DepartmentÌýin a medical emergency, when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.
Non-life-threatening emergencies call 111
For other non-life-threatening emergencies you mayÌýbe more appropriately treated elsewhere.ÌýBelow is a brief explanation of the different services available.
NHS 111Ìýcan helpÌýif you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do.ÌýIt is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Ìý
