When to call 999
It is important to only call 999 in an emergency
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What is an emergency? |
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If you or someone you are with is very badly injured or very unwell this is an emergency and you will need to call 999 |
How do you know if someone is very unwell or badly hurt?
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Unconscious - this means they are not awake and you cannot wake them up or get them to move |
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Struggling to breath - they may be making wheezing sounds |
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Not breathing at all - they may look like they are asleep but you can check and see if their chest moves up and down |
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Has chest pains - they may be able to tell you or may hold on to their chest |
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Had a car accident and cannot move or they may be bleeding a lot |
