Emergency Contact

Here are some emergency contact details for the NHS:

  • NHS 111
    You can call 111 or use the NHS app for medical help or advice when it’s not a life-threatening emergency. You can also use the NHS 111 online service

  • 999
    You should call 999 immediately if someone is seriously ill or injured, and their life is at risk. 

  • Shout Crisis Text Line
    You can text “SHOUT” to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line for urgent mental health help. If you’re under 19, you can text “YM”. 

You can also contact the NHS England Customer Portal for internal NHS enquiries. You can: Email ssd.nationalservicedesk@nhs.net and Call 0300 303 5035. 

For other general enquiries about the service, you can email enquiries@nhsdigital.nhs.uk.