Emergency Services
Essential emergency contacts and embassy information for international students in the UK
In any emergency, call 999 (or 112) — free, 24/7.
Other numbers here are for guidance; always confirm with the official source before relying on them.
Quick Emergency Numbers
Police, Fire, Ambulance
999
Non-Emergency Police
101
NHS Non-Emergency
111
UK Emergency Services
Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
Call for immediate emergency assistance
Emergency Services (alternative to 999)
Works exactly like 999 and connects to the same emergency services; also works across the EU
Non-Emergency Police
Report non-urgent crimes and incidents
Power Cut Line
Report a power cut or electrical emergency and get information on outages in your area
NHS Non-Emergency
Medical advice when not life-threatening
Samaritans (Mental Health Support)
Free emotional support for anyone in distress
Childline
Support for children and young people
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Support for domestic violence victims
Emergency Preparedness Tips
Save Emergency Numbers
Add these numbers to your phone contacts immediately upon arrival
Carry Identification
Carry your passport for ID. Your UK immigration status is now digital (an eVisa, replacing the old BRP card) — view it and create share codes via your UKVI account on gov.uk.
Register with GP
Register with a local GP (General Practitioner) for healthcare
Know Your Address
Memorize your UK address and postcode for emergency situations
Emergency Contact at Home
Keep your home country emergency contact details readily available
University Support
Know your university's international student support contact details