Emergencies

If you need emergency care you should go to the emergency department or call 999 for an ambulance.

An emergency is a critical or life-threatening situation. This can include:

• unconsciousness
• a suspected stroke
• heavy blood loss
• a deep wound such as a stab wound
• a suspected heart attack
• difficulty in breathing
• severe burns.

Emergency departments are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol, BS2 8HW
Location map for the Bristol Royal Infirmary

The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (at the above address) also has an emergency department open 24 hours a day.

Frenchay Hospital
Frenchay Park Road
Bristol, BS16 1LE
Location map for Frenchay Hospital

If you need an ambulance, call 999 immediately.