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If you are unwell and unsure what to do, use one of the routes below. They are free and available across the UK, and can direct you to the right service.

Call 999 immediately in a life-threatening emergency — for example loss of consciousness, severe difficulty breathing, chest pain, severe bleeding or a suspected stroke.

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