Emergency numbers

Life-threatening emergencies

999 — police, fire, ambulance, coastguard when you need an immediate response. If you are deaf or speech-impaired, use the 999 text relay service (register in advance via gov.uk).

112 — works in the UK and EU from mobiles; may route to the same emergency services.

Police and crime

101 — police non-emergency (noise, theft after the fact, antisocial behaviour when not urgent). Online reporting is available on your local force website.

0800 555 111 — Crimestoppers (anonymous information about crime).

Health

111 — NHS 24/7 when you need advice but it is not life-threatening. You can also use 111 online (England) for symptoms.

999 — for suspected heart attack, stroke, severe bleeding, severe breathing difficulty, or unconsciousness.

Other helplines

• 116 123 — Samaritans (emotional support, 24/7)
• 0800 111 999 — National Gas Emergency (gas smell or suspected leak)
• 61016 — British Transport Police by text (non-urgent)

Save your local council and GP out-of-hours number in your phone once registered.