Emergency !
When it comes to your health or the health of someone in your family, it is often very obvious if the person is seriously ill and needs immediate emergency care. Here are some examples of emergency situations:
Unconsciousness
Heavy blood loss
Suspected broken bones
A deep wound such as a stab wound
A suspected heart attack
Difficulty in breathing
Severe burns
Severe allergic reaction
There are a few things that you should remember in any emergency. These will help you to deal with the situation quickly and efficiently. See also our First Aid page for more about what you can do yourself.
Stay calm, shout for help, call (or get someone else to call) 999 for the emergency services (ambulance, fire or police)
Make sure the emergency services know where to come to, and they have some details about the person who is injured or ill (for example: 'a young boy is known to have asthma and is having difficulty in breathing').
Don't put yourself in danger (for example, if someone has been electrocuted, make sure you switch off the power supply before touching them).
Do everything you can to help the person.
Don't give the person anything to eat, drink or smoke.
Don't stick anything in their mouth.
Follow any other instruction the emergency services may give you.
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