What happens when you dial 999 on your phone?

When you dial 999, the first person you speak to is the Operator who will ask you which service you need. If you ask for an ambulance, you will be put through to your local ambulance service. An emergency call handler will then take the call and will ask you questions so that help can be arranged.

What does it mean to dial 999?

Life-threatening emergencies

Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. These emergencies can include: loss of consciousness. a sudden confused state.

What happens if you call 999 and don't speak?

The Silent Solution is a police system used to filter out large numbers of accidental or hoax 999 calls. It also exists to help people who are unable to speak, but who genuinely need police assistance. You will hear an automated police message, which lasts for 20 seconds and begins with 'you are through to the police'.

What crimes can you call 999 for?

“The 999 line should be used when there is a crime in progress or a threat to life. In those situations, seconds could mean the difference between officers catching a suspect at the scene or them getting away and ultimately life or death."

What will 999 ask you?

Initially, you will be asked four questions: Is the patient is breathing? What address are you calling from? What number are you calling from? (so we can call you back if you get cut off)

What happens when you call 999 and how you can help us help the patient

Can 999 call you back?

If you dial 999, stay on the line. Otherwise we will call you back. The police want to know that you are safe and it saves us valuable time.

Are 999 calls anonymous?

You can report a crime anonymously: in emergencies, telephone 999.

Should I call 111 or 999?

Calling 999 is for emergencies only. NHS 111 is for people who need medical help and advice when not in a life-threatening situation. Highly trained advisors, who are supported by healthcare professionals, are available on NHS 111 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

What is 101 number for?

Reporting non-emergencies

Report crimes online or by calling 101 if they are not an emergency. You can also call 101 to give information to the police or make an enquiry. If you live in Scotland you can search by postcode to find and contact your local policing team.

Is 999 and 911 the same?

The emergency number 999 was adopted in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1959 at the urging of Stephen Juba, mayor of Winnipeg at the time. The city changed the number to 911 in 1972, in order to be consistent with the newly adopted U.S. emergency number.

What do you say when calling 2222?

2222 calls must state “Adult Resuscitation team”. The Resuscitation Team attends all calls for adults in the main precinct of the Trust, i.e. Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol Eye Hospital, Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre.

What is the most common 999 call?

"That's people who've stopped breathing, people with chest pain or breathing difficulties, loss of consciousness, choking, severe allergic reactions, catastrophic bleeding or someone who is having a stroke.

How do I call 999 from outside UK?

Does 911 come if you dont speak?

If you hang up without saying anything, a dispatcher will call back to confirm that there is no emergency. If you don't answer, a police officer will be sent to your location to confirm that you are okay. DON'T panic if you have to call 911.

What happens if you text 999?

Simply by sending an SMS message to 999 you can call for help and the emergency services will be able to reply to you. You will need to register your mobile phone before using the emergencySMS service, click on the Registering your phone link above for more information.

What to do if your child rings 999?

“So keep your phone safe and out of reach from children and pets and lock your phone before you put it in your pocket or bag. “We ask that if you or someone else has accidentally dialled 999 please stay on the line and explain what has happened to the emergency service call handler. Do not simply hang up.

What to do if your child accidentally calls 999?

If you do realise you have dialled 999 accidentally please don't hang up; stay on the line and the call handler can carry out checks to ensure you are safe and well.

Can I call 999 from USA?

Assuming you are referring to police, fire and medical emergency numbers (999 is used in the UK, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Myanmar), then no. The relevant number in the United States and Canada is 911.

Can you text police 999?

Yes, you can send a text to 999 in an emergency.

Can you call the US embassy?

Getting Help in an Emergency

What can you do to get help in an emergency? Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, or call these numbers in the United States: From the U.S. & Canada - 1-888-407-4747. From Overseas - +1 202-501-4444.

How many 999 calls are life-threatening?

8% of calls will be classed as life-threatening with 90% expected to be answered in 15 minutes - currently 50% are, but crews have been failing to hit their eight-minute target. This group includes cardiac arrests and trauma injuries.

Are all 999 calls recorded?

The police service does record all 999 calls. They are recorded so that they can be played back if clarification is needed and are sometimes used as evidence in court cases. No warning is given that the calls are recorded as this would obviously cause delay in an emergency situation.

Is 999 still used?

999 is the official emergency number for the United Kingdom, but calls are also accepted on the European Union emergency number, 112. All calls are answered by 999 operators, and are always free.

What does code 222 mean in a hospital?

SAFETY INFORMATION- EMERGENCY CODES Non-Medical Emergencies- 222 Medical Emergencies- 111.

What is a crash call in hospital?

A crash call or cardiac arrest call number is used by hospital staff to summon an emergency care team to patients suffering a cardiac arrest.