What to do in an emergency

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Non-urgent advice: 111

111 is the free non-emergency contact number to call if you are unwell out of hours. You will speak to a trained advisor who will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms. They will then direct you to the most suitable type of care. Calls are free and they are open 365 days a year.

Non-urgent advice: 999

Call 999 in a critical, or life threatening situation such as:

• loss of consciousness
• an acute confused state
• fits that aren’t stopping
• chest pain
• breathing difficulties
• severe bleeding that can’t be stopped
• severe allergic reactions
• severe burns or scalds

Kent Resillience Forum 

We are part of the Kent Resillience Forum, which includes the emergency services, local authorities, health services and government agencies. They have produced a booklet to tell you how to prepare and how to create your own household emergency plan.

They also hold a risk register that partners use to log risks in their area.

Any news regarding Brexit can be found at kentprepared.org.uk.