A social media post spreading online claims that if you are in an emergency situation where you’re unable to talk, for example if you’re choking or an intruder is in your home, you can call 999, press ...

TENS of thousands of people who have a stroke could be diagnosed and treated sooner if people call 999 immediately upon seeing one of three common symptoms. New data has found the average time between ...

More than 15 million prescriptions for amitriptyline are issued in the UK in a year, mainly to deal with chronic pain ...

Amlodipine is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the UK, but the NHS warns patients to call 999 if they ...

Police are urging anyone who spots a man wanted over firearms offences and the theft of cash to dial 999. Two firearms and ...

The medication is commonly used at lower doses for pain relief and migraines, but the NHS says there are serious side effects ...

While the thought may be terrifying, there may come a time in your life where you need help from the emergency services, but aren't in a position to talk in case it puts you, or others around you, in ...

Did you know that 50% of people still don’t know to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard in a coastal emergency - despite the phone service being launched half a century ago? The new research, ...