Call 999 or visit A&E as soon as possible if you have any of the following symptoms:
- signs of a heart attack (chest pain, pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing across the chest)
- signs of a stroke (face dropping on one side, cannot hold both arms up, difficulty speaking)
- sudden confusion or delirium (unsure of own name or age)
- suicide attempt (by taking something or self-harming)
- severe difficulty breathing (not being able to get words out, choking or gasping)
- a serious accident, or severe injuries burns or scalds
- heavy bleeding (spraying, pouring or enough to make a puddle)
- severe injuries (after a serious accident or assault)
- a seizure or fit (shaking, jerking, or unconscious & can’t be woken up)
- sudden, rapid swelling (of the lips, mouth, throat or tongue)
The Emergency Department (A&E) at Blackpool Victoria Hospital is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to treat emergency and life-threatening conditions.
