As discussed in a recent post, the UK has a different number to dial for emergencies and non-emergencies. These numbers may reach the same personnel, but the rules regulating why/how to reach them are quite different.
Below, you will find important numbers and details you should have handy in case you need to reach local law-enforcement or medical services during a non-emergency.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Friday, October 14, 2016
Emergency Services UK Dial 999
So. You've moved to the U.K., and like me, a few weeks in, you realize you're no longer in 9-1-1 territory. You probably don't have any family or close friends in this new
country, and reaching out to new colleagues or acquaintances might not
be the greatest idea. So, knowing how to quickly and efficiently reach local emergency services is a must in your survival toolkit. Ditto for your children's.
Keep reading for a complete list of the most important nationwide numbers to have at hand. A printer-friendly cheat sheet will be available shortly from the downloads page.
If you are IN the UK, in case of an emergency, dial 999.
If you are hearing/speech-impaired dial 18000 for a text phone.
Keep reading for a complete list of the most important nationwide numbers to have at hand. A printer-friendly cheat sheet will be available shortly from the downloads page.
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