When to call 999
Call 999 for life threatening emergencies such as:
Major accident or trauma
Suspected stroke
Loss of consciousness
Persistent and severe chest pain
Sudden shortness of breath
Severe abdominal pain
Severe blood loss
During normal practice opening hours, the practice remains your first point of contact for all routine requests.
For more information about NHS 111, go to NHS choices at www.nhs.uk
There are accident and emergencies (A&E) services available at
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle and Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington