What to do in an Emergency

An emergency is a situation where someone is experiencing a loss of consciousness, heavy bleeding, suspected broken bones, chest pain, breathing difficulties, an overdose, has swallowed something harmful, poisoning or has a deep wound.

If the situation is life threatening go to your nearest accident and emergency hospital or call 999.

Find out more about what to do in an emergency on the NHS Choices website.

Accident & Emergency departments in Sheffield

Adults (16 and over):

Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
Map for the Northern General Hospital (via Google Maps)

Children (under 16):

Sheffield Children's Hospital
Western Bank
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 2TH
Map for Sheffield Childrens' Hospital (via Google Maps)

Other nearby Accident & Emergency departments:

• Rotherham Hospital, Moorgate Road, Rotherham S60 2UD
• Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Calow, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S44 5BL