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If you are experiencing any of the following life-threatening conditions, you require immediate hospital treatment. Call 112 for an Emergency ambulance or by attending to your nearest A & E department.

These are conditions that a GP surgery is not equipped to manage as they require urgent, time-critical care.

• Loss of consciousness (cannot be woken up or staying awake).

• Severe difficulty breathing, such as gasping for air, choking, or not being able to get words out.

• Persistent, severe chest pain or a sensation of pressure, tightness, or squeezing across the chest, which may spread to the arms, back, neck, or jaw.

• Signs of a heart attack or stroke, including face drooping on one side, inability to lift both arms, or difficulty speaking (slurred/garbled speech).

• Heavy bleeding that is spraying, pouring, or cannot be stopped by applying pressure.

• Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) where the lips, mouth, throat, or tongue suddenly swell, causing breathing difficulties.

• Fits or seizures that are ongoing or from which the person does not rapidly awaken.

• Major trauma such as a fall from a considerable height, or a major head injury with confusion.

• Sudden confusion (delirium) where the person cannot be sure of their own name or age, especially if it is a sudden change.

• Severe burns or scalds, especially those that are large, deep, or cause white/charred skin.

• Swallowing a poisonous substance or overdose of drugs / alcohol.

• Thoughts of self-harm or suicide.