Emergency department or 999
Coronavirus
If you have coronavirus symptoms and need medical help for any reason, do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. If you have symptoms of coronavirus, use NHS 111 online.
You must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings, unless you are exempt. Please help us to reduce the risk of infection for our staff and patients by following this guidance.
Medical emergencies
The emergency department and 999 are for serious and life-threatening conditions and for real emergencies only, such as:
- chest pain
- illness or injury
- loss of consciousness
- serious incident
- major blood loss
The emergency department is not an alternative to a GP appointment. If your GP practice is closed, you should contact NHS 111. You will then be directed to the best health service to treat your injury.
Emergency departments
Emergency departments are located at:
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, Treliske, Truro
- Derriford Hospital, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 8DH
- North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple EX31 4JB
Accessibility
If you cannot make voice calls, you can contact the 999 emergency service by SMS text from your mobile phone. Emergency SMS is part of the standard 999 service, which has been designed for people with hearing loss or speech difficulties.
Please register if you would like to use this service. Text ‘register’ to 999 and you will get a reply with instructions on how to set-up the service.
Please do not send test or non-emergency texts.
