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Quarry Ground, Edington, Somerset TA7 9HA |
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Emergency |
Medical Emergencies | |||||||||||||||||||
| At any time of the day or night, if there is a sudden life threatening emergency | ||||||||||||||||||||
| you need to call an emergency ambulance by phoning 999. Examples include: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sudden collapse and loss of consciousness. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Severe chest pain lasting more than 5-10 minutes. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Severe breathing difficulties. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| A fit or convulsion in someone not known to be epileptic. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Prolonged or repetitive fitting in an epileptic. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accidents | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Problems relating to accidents of whatever sort are dealt with by Accident and | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Emergency departments. This can include anything from broken bones to | ||||||||||||||||||||
| accidental poisoning, cuts and bruises or electrocution. If you cannot get to | ||||||||||||||||||||
| an A/E department, you may need to phone the ambulance service on 999. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dental emergencies | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dental helpline - 0845 769 7691 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Uncertain? | ||||||||||||||||||||
| NHS Direct offers medical advice 24hrs a |  |
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| day, 365 days a year. If they can't help | ||||||||||||||||||||
| you themselves, they will direct you to | ||||||||||||||||||||
| the most appropriate NHS service. | ||||||||||||||||||||