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๐Ÿšจ When Should You Call 999?

Call 999 immediately if you or someone else has:

๐Ÿซ Breathing Problems

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Gasping or struggling for air

โค๏ธ Chest Pain

  • Sudden or severe chest pain
  • Possible heartโ€‘related symptoms

๐Ÿง  Loss of Consciousness

  • Unresponsive
  • Collapsed or fainted and not waking

๐Ÿฉธ Severe Bleeding

  • Heavy bleeding that will not stop

๐Ÿ‘ถ Serious Illness in a Baby or Child

  • Very drowsy or unresponsive
  • Blue lips or skin
  • Seizures (fits)
  • Difficulty breathing

๐Ÿคฐ Serious Pregnancy or Postโ€‘Birth Symptoms

  • Heavy bleeding
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Collapse or feeling extremely unwell

๐Ÿ‘‰ If you believe a life is at risk โ€” call 999 immediately

โš ๏ธ If You Are Not Sure

๐Ÿ‘‰ If you are unsure whether it is an emergency:

  • Call 111 for advice
  • But if the situation feels serious or worsening quickly:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Always choose 999

It is better to be safe and act quickly