Aftercare

After self-harm, choose care first

Check whether medical help is needed, reduce shame, and choose one safer next step.

Medical check first

Check whether medical care is needed before continuing

Call 999 now

Do this for severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, a seizure, severe difficulty breathing, suspected poisoning or overdose, or if anyone’s life may be at risk.

Call 999

Not an emergency, but need medical advice now?

Call NHS 111, or use NHS 111 online if you are in England and aged 5 or over.

Call 111 Use NHS 111 online When to go to A&E

I need emotional or crisis help

Based on NHS emergency, poisoning, and NHS 111 guidance. This check cannot assess an injury or overdose.

Aftercare

After self-harm, choose care first

Check whether medical help is needed, reduce shame, and choose one safer next step.

Medical check first

Check whether medical care is needed before continuing

Call 999 now

Do this for severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, a seizure, severe difficulty breathing, suspected poisoning or overdose, or if anyone’s life may be at risk.

Call 999

Not an emergency, but need medical advice now?

Call NHS 111, or use NHS 111 online if you are in England and aged 5 or over.

Call 111 Use NHS 111 online When to go to A&E

I need emotional or crisis help

Based on NHS emergency, poisoning, and NHS 111 guidance. This check cannot assess an injury or overdose.

Check whether medical care is needed before continuing

Ready when you need it.

Check whether medical care is needed before continuing