This section includes urgent support for some common conditions and how different organisations can help.

You can call 999 in an emergency or 111 for advice if you are not sure whether your children’s condition is an emergency.

The NHS website have helpfully summarised some of the key points which apply nationally in the following articles

• When to use 111 When to use NHS 111 – NHS
• When to call 999 When to call 999 – NHS
• When to go to A&E When to go to A&E – NHS
• NHS out-of-hours services NHS out-of-hours services – NHS
• When to visit an urgent treatment centre (walk-in centre or minor injury unit) When to visit an urgent treatment centre (walk-in centre or minor injury unit) – NHS

In an emergency if you or someone else has seriously injured themselves, taken an overdose or are on the point of doing so call 999 or go directly to A&E. Other support is provided under

• Mental Health Emergencies Children and young people

You can call 999 in an emergency or 111 for advice. Some common emergencies which should be assessed in A&E urgently are included under

• emergencies Children and young people

Spotting serious illness early can make a difference and this is covered under

• Spotting sepsis describes what are the common features of sepsis which should be assessed urgently in A&E
• Spotting a sick child covers more broadly the symptoms you may see in a sick child and when you should attend A&E directly and when you instead attend your GP practice.

You can call 111 for help in accessing an emergency dentist including out of hours. This is explained further under

• Dentist

GP practices do not provide dental treatment.

In an emergency, always call 999. Other options for various crimes, including some national support numbers, can be found under

• Crime

Support for safeguarding of children (stopping both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect) can be found under

• Safeguarding Children