Emergency Information

Check it’s not an emergency, call 999 if you or someone has:

Signs of a heart attack (pain like a very tight band, heavy weight or squeezing in the centre of your chest)
Signs of a stroke (face drooping on one side, cant hold both arms up, difficulty speaking)
Severe difficulty breathing (including choking, gasping or sudden swelling of the mouth, tongue or throat
A seizure or fit (shaking or jerking, or unconscious and cant be woken up)
Heavy bleeding (spraying, pouring or enough to make a puddle)
A serious accident, or severe injuries, burns or scalds.
Tried to end your life (by taking something or harming yourself)

	On the day	Emergency appointments are for patients who have an urgent medical problem that cannot wait for a routine appointment.
	Within 48 hours	For patients who need to be seen soon but do not require an emergency appointment, we offer appointments within a 48 hour period.
	Routine	For patients who need an appointment for a non-urgent problem.
	Video call	For patients who require an appointment to see a GP without the waiting room. The Livi App makes it easier to get the help you need. Patients will see an NHS trained GP by video from a convenient place, at a time that suits you. Find out more about booking an online GP appointment.