Health emergencies
If you or someone near you needs urgent medical care, act fast. These are the official numbers available.
What to do in an emergency
- 1
Stay calm and get to safety
Make sure you and the person affected are somewhere safe before acting.
- 2
Call the emergency services
Say what happened, where you are and how many people need help. Don't hang up until you are told to.
- 3
Go to the nearest emergency department
If you can travel, go to a facility with 24 h emergency care. Take your identity document.
- 4
Report medication and allergies
If the person takes medicines or has allergies, bring them or write them down for the health staff.