United Kingdom

Emergency numbers for United Kingdom

Dialling code: +44

Primary emergency numbers

General Emergency

  • 111

    NHS 111 is the UK’s free-to-call non-emergency medical helpline, providing 24/7 advice and support for urgent health concerns that are not life-threatening.

  • 112

    EU-wide emergency number

Other useful numbers

Domestic Violence

  • Galop - the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity

  • The Respect Phoneline is an anonymous and confidential helpline for men and women who are abusing their partners and families.The helpline also takes calls from partners or ex-partners, friends and relatives who are concerned about perpetrators.

  • The Men’s Advice Line run by Respect is a confidential helpline specifically for male victims.(UK-wide)

  • Live Fear Free Welsh Government funded, 24 hour, 365 day service with specialists who make referrals and link to other services and advice.(Wales)

  • Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline(Scotland)

  • Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline(Northern Ireland)

  • Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline(England)

Other Emergency Services

  • Report anonymously to Crimestoppers

  • Migrant Help UK

  • Welsh Refugee Council(Welsh)

  • Scottish Refugee Council (Scotland)

  • Doctors of the World helps asylum seekers register with GPs and supports those affected by NHS charging regulations through helplines, outreach, and advocacy.

  • Micro Rainbow.Providing safe housing, employability, and and social inclusion support for LGBTQI refugees and people seeking asylum.

  • The Helen Bamber Foundation is a specialist clinical and human rights charity dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking, torture, and other forms of extreme cruelty.

  • Freedom from Torture

  • Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.

  • National crime agency

  • Action Fraud

Why use this emergency numbers directory?

Dial 999 (or the EU-wide 112) from any phone. Both numbers are free and connect to the same operator.

Frequently asked questions

The Police emergency number in United Kingdom is 999. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (999), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 999 from any mobile or landline in United Kingdom, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. United Kingdom country code is ++44. Alternatively dial 999 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 999 in United Kingdom is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in United Kingdom is 999. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (999), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 999 from any mobile or landline in United Kingdom, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. United Kingdom country code is ++44. Alternatively dial 999 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 999 in United Kingdom is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in United Kingdom is 999. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (999), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 999 from any mobile or landline in United Kingdom, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. United Kingdom country code is ++44. Alternatively dial 999 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 999 in United Kingdom is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in United Kingdom is 111. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling General Emergency (111), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 111 from any mobile or landline in United Kingdom, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. United Kingdom country code is ++44. Alternatively dial 111 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 111 in United Kingdom is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

Last updated: 2026-05-06