Police say to stay on the line if you accidentally dial 999. (Alamy) Police have issued advice on what to do if you call 999 by mistake, after a rise in accidental calls to the emergency services.

A social media post spreading online claims that if you are in an emergency situation where you’re unable to talk, for example if you’re choking or an intruder is in your home, you can call 999, press ...

The Welsh Ambulance Service revealed some of the most ridiculous calls it received this year — including a woman who lost her voice, a person who had eaten too much kebab and another person who’d ...

Amlodipine is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the UK, but the NHS warns patients to call 999 if they ...

UK police agencies have witnessed a disturbing rise in unintended 999 calls. On Saturday, there was an unusual spike in calls-nearly 9,500 to the 999 emergency line and another 3,000 to non-emergency ...

The NHS is warning anyone who takes amlodipine that they should call 999 if they experience a major, serious symptom.

A hospital phoned for an ambulance so an elderly patient could be driven 400m to A&E to have a catheter replaced, says his ...