Emergencies – When Not to Contact the Practice

Patients should be advised to dial 999 or attend A&E for the following:

• Chest pain or suspected heart attack
• Difficulty breathing or severe asthma attack
• Stroke symptoms (e.g. facial droop, slurred speech)
• Major trauma or severe bleeding
• Loss of consciousness or seizures
• Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
• Suicidal intent or acute mental health crisis (alternatively: NHS 111 or 999 as needed)

IF WE ARE CLOSED PLEASE CALL DIAL 111 or 999 for acute help