Check it's not an emergency!
Call 999 now for any of these:
- signs of a heart attack
chest pain, pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing across the chest - signs of a stroke
face dropping on one side, can’t hold both arms up, difficulty speaking. - sudden confusion (delirium)
cannot be sure of own name or age. - suicide attempt
by taking something or self-harming. - severe difficulty breathing
not being able to get words out, choking or gasping. - heavy bleeding
spraying, pouring or enough to make a puddle. - severe injuries
after a serious accident - seizure (fit)
shaking or jerking because of a fit, or unconscious (can’t be woken up) - sudden, rapid swelling
of the lips, mouth, throat or tongue - labour or childbirth
waters breaking, more frequent intense cramps (contractions), baby coming, or just born.