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When to go to A&E

A hospital A&E department deals with genuine life-threatening emergencies and serious accidents, such as loss of consciousness, chest pain, breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, severe allergic reactions, severe burns or scalds, stroke for all other medical help, visit NHS 111 online or call free NHS 111

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Need urgent care?

If you have a minor injury or issue which needs medical attention the same day, but isn’t life-threatening, call 111 or visit the website. It’s free, and they can give you urgent medical advice, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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