Where you can go for urgent and emergency care depends on how severe your injury or condition is.
Urgent advice; If you’re not sure what to do:
You can call 111 or get help from 111 online.
For non life-threatening emergencies
If you need medical attention but it’s not a life-threatening situation, call 111 or get help from 111 online.
NHS 111 can tell you what to do next.
For severe and life-threatening emergencies
Accident and emergency (A&E) departments are for serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies.
These are things like heavy bleeding, choking and seizures. Find out more about when to go to A&E.