Major A&E departments assess and treat patients who have serious injuries or illnesses.

Generally, you should visit A&E or call 999 for emergencies, such as:

• Loss of consciousness
• Pain that is not relived by simple analgeaia
• Acute confused state
• Persistent, severe chest pain or,
• Breathing difficulties

If you’re injured or seriously ill, you should go, or be taken to A&E.

If an ambulance is needed you can call 999.

For further information on Self-Care and taking responsibility for your own health, patients can use the following two links;