Emergencies and Out of Hours
999
If you think you or someone else may be having a life-threatening illness, such as a heart attack (usually a severe, heavy, dull or crushing pain in the centre of the chest lasting more than 15 minutes) telephone 999 and ask for an ambulance.
NHS 111
If your GP Practice is closed and you need medical help fast but it's not a 999 emergency you should call 111. The following are examples of when to call 111:
You think you may need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service
You don't know who to call or you don't have a GP to call
You need health information or reassurance about what to do next
You are advised by Practice staff to call 111
Calls to this service are free from both landlines and mobiles. A call handler will assess your problem and advise you on what to do next.