Is someone in immediate danger? Do you need support right away? If so, please call 999 now.

If you are the victim of a crime or have witnessed a crime and do not need immediate support you can call 101 or log a report online

If you have an immediate, significant concern about your health contact 999.

Use 111 online (111.nhs.uk) or call 111 if you think you need medical help right now.   They can direct you to the best place to get help if you cannot contact you GP during the day, or when your GP is closed

Call 999 and report what you're seeing. Don't try to contact your local fire station or fire safety team in an emergency. Call 999 and talk to a control room operator, emergency resources can only be mobilised from there. Don't assume someone else has called 999.

If you find yourself in an emergency situation or spot someone else in trouble at sea, you should call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard. 

If you are inland and see someone in difficulty on the water, be it on a river or a lake, you should ask for Fire and Rescue when you call for help.