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In an emergency
Call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured and their life may be at risk.
Call 999 for
Call 999, stay with the person, and follow the call handler's instructions.
- Chest pain, especially heavy or crushing pain that may spread to the arm, neck or jaw
- Severe difficulty breathing, or blue or grey lips
- Signs of a stroke: face drooping, arm weakness, speech problems
- Someone who is unconscious, or a baby or child who is floppy or hard to wake
- A fit or seizure that doesn't stop, or a first fit
- Heavy bleeding that won't stop
- Serious head injury or road accident
- A suspected overdose, especially if drowsy
- A severe allergic reaction
Urgent but not life-threatening
- During opening hours: phone us on 01229 474526
- When we are closed: NHS 111 online or call 111
- Minor injuries and possible broken bones: urgent treatment centre, Furness General Hospital