Always call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk:

Clinical/Medical Emergencies include (but are not limited to):

Difficulty in breathing;
Chest pains;
Heart problems;
Unconsciousness;
Fitting or choking;
Severe loss of blood;
Severe allergic reactions;
Abdominal pains;
Overdose/poisoning;
Traumatic falls;

If it is not a life-threatening emergency and you, or the person you are with, need medical advice or treatment, there a number of options you can consider before dialling 999. These include;

• Talking to your local pharmacist;
• Visiting or calling your GP;
• Make your own way to a hospital Accident & Emergency - if you do not have a car consider using public transport or call your local taxi firm. Going by ambulance will not reduce your waiting time.