Signs of a heart attack
pain like a very tight band, heavy weight or squeezing in the centre of your chest
Signs of a stroke
face drooping on one side, can’t hold both arms up, difficulty speaking
Severe difficulty breathing
gasping, not being able to get words out, choking or lips turning blue
Heavy bleeding
that won’t stop and spraying, pouring or enough to make a puddle
Severe injuries
or deep cuts after a serious accident
Seizure (fit)
someone is shaking or jerking because of a fit, or is unconscious (can’t be woken up)
Sudden confusion (delirium)
cannot be sure of own name or age, slurred speech or not making sense
Suicide attempt
by taking something or self-harming
Sudden, rapid swelling
of the lips, mouth, throat or tongue
Labour or childbirth
water breaking, more frequent intense cramps (contractions), baby coming or just born
Signs of a severe infection (sepsis)
blue, grey, pale or blotchy skin, lips, tongue, palms of soles; a rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it or high temperature with a stiff neck or bothered by light