The Emergency Department is for serious or life threatening illnesses or accidents
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Feeling unwell? Check it's not an emergency

Call 999 now if you have any of these symptoms

    Signs of a heart attack
    Chest pain, pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing across your chest

    Signs of a stroke
    Face dropping on one side, can't hold both arms up, difficulty speaking

    Tried to end your life
    By taking something or harming yourself

    Severe difficulty breathing
    Not being able to get words out, choking or gasping

    Heavy bleeding
    Spraying, pouring or enough to make a puddle

    Severe injuries
    After a serious accident

    Seizure (fit)
    Someone is shaking or jerking because of a fit, or is unconscious (can't be woken up)

    Sudden, rapid swelling
    Of the lips, mouth, throat or tongue

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