Emergency numbers (UK)
Key UK telephone numbers for emergencies, urgent medical advice, police (non-emergency), utilities, and national helplines. Always use 999 when life is at risk or a crime is in progress.
Core emergency & urgent numbers
- 999
- Police, ambulance, fire — life-threatening emergencies, crime in progress, fire, or when someone needs immediate help.
- 112
- Same as 999 (EU standard); works in the UK and across Europe for emergencies.
- 111
- NHS non-emergency medical advice — when you need help but it is not life-threatening (England).
- 101
- Police non-emergency — report crimes that do not require an immediate response, antisocial behaviour, and general police enquiries. Many forces also offer online crime reporting.
- 105
- Power cut — contact your local network operator via the national 105 number (England, Scotland, Wales).
- 0800 1111
- Childline — support for children and young people (free, confidential).
- 116 123
- Samaritans — emotional support for anyone in distress (free to call).
Which service?
- Police — 999 (emergency) / 101 or online (non-emergency).
- Ambulance — 999 for emergencies; 111 for urgent NHS advice when not an emergency.
- Fire & rescue — 999 for fires, rescues, and emergencies.
- NHS — 111 (non-emergency advice); 999 for life-threatening conditions.
- Mental health crisis — if immediate danger, call 999; otherwise 111 or your local crisis line — see our mental health support page.
- Domestic abuse — in immediate danger call 999; 24/7 national helpline and local support — see domestic abuse support.
- Child protection — 999 if a child is in immediate danger; Childline 0800 1111; local authority children’s services via your council.