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United Kingdom Emergency Numbers: 112, General Emergency and Police

Official United Kingdom emergency numbers for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical, including 112, 111 and 999. Tap to call verified local numbers.

Dialling code +44
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Updated 2026-05-06
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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.

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  • 112

    EU-wide emergency number

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Other useful numbers

Use these only when they match the emergency service you need.

Domestic Violence

  • 0800 999 5428

    Galop - the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity

  • 0808 802 4040

    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.

  • 0808 801 0327

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

  • 0808 80 10 100

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

  • 0800 027 1234

    Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline(Scotland)

  • 0808 802 1414

    Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline(Northern Ireland)

  • 0808 2000 247

    Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline(England)

Other Emergency Services

  • 0800-555-111

    Report anonymously to Crimestoppers

  • 0808 801 0503

    Migrant Help UK

  • 0808 196 7273

    Welsh Refugee Council(Welsh)

  • 080 8196 7274

    Scottish Refugee Council (Scotland)

  • 0808 164 7686

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

  • 0800 358 5851

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

  • 020 3058 2020

    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.

  • 020 7697 7777

    Freedom from Torture

  • 08 08 16 89 111

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

  • 0370-496-7622

    National crime agency

  • 0300-1232040

    Action Fraud

Official sources

Official source notes for United Kingdom cover General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical numbers where available.

  • Police 999 ITU-E.129
  • Police 0800405040 manual
  • Police 101 manual
  • Police 112 ITU-E.129
  • General Emergency 111 manual
  • Child Helpline 0808 175 3499 manual

Emergency calling tips in United Kingdom

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

Frequently asked questions

Official emergency numbers in United Kingdom are listed above for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical. Use the source section when a verified source is available.
The General Emergency number in United Kingdom is 111. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Police number in United Kingdom is 999. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Ambulance / Medical number in United Kingdom is 999. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Fire number in United Kingdom is 999. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
Yes. United Kingdom lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.
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.
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.

Why use this emergency numbers directory?

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