Getting help
- Dial 111 (England, Scotland and Wales
- Northern Ireland GP out of service
- Contacting 111 if you have hearing or speech problems: https://111.nhs.uk/Help/OtherWays
In an emergency
- Go to A&E - search for your nearest A&E department
- Call emergency services - dial 999 in the UK
What to do
- Describe the symptoms carefully and say that you think it could be meningitis or septicaemia
- If you have had medical advice and are still worried, get medical help again as early diagnosis can be difficult