Secondary and Emergency Care
What are secondary health services?
Secondary care means health services that can provide care for more specialised health issues. A GP will
review your health needs during the appointment. Your GP may be able support you with your health needs,
or they may refer you to secondary care to see a specialist.
Who do you go to? Find the right care at the right time
Call 999 if someone is seriously ill
If someone is choking, has bad chest pain, has blacked
out or has severe blood loss, you should call 999. The
telephone operator will give you advice on what to do…
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What to do in an emergency
Emergency services should be used in the following circumstances: Medical emergency or life-threatening situation (such as choking, chest pain, severe bleeding)
Call 999 if someone is seriously ill
If…
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