In an emergency, if the patient has collapsed or is not breathing properly, call 999 

For medical advice contact:
NHS 111 in England: 111
NHS 24 in Scotland: 111
NHS Direct in Wales: 111 or 0845 4647

In Northern Ireland: contact your local GP or pharmacist during normal hours; click here for GP services Out-of-Hours.

In Ireland: contact NPIC on (01) 809 2166 (8 am to 10 pm); outside of these hours contact your GP or hospital emergency department.