UK emergency and helpline numbers
Last checked 14 November 2026 against official UK guidance.
Write these numbers on paper and keep them with your emergency kit. In a power cut your phone may run out of battery, and you may not be able to look things up online.
| Number | What it’s for |
|---|---|
| 999 or 112 | Emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard) |
| 105 | Power cut (England, Scotland, Wales) |
| 03457 643 643 | Power cut (Northern Ireland, NIE Networks) |
| 0800 111 999 | Gas emergency (Great Britain) |
| 0800 002 001 | Gas emergency (Northern Ireland) |
| 0345 988 1188 | Floodline (England, Scotland, Wales) |
| 111 | NHS non-urgent medical help |
| 101 | Police non-emergency |
Also write down
- Your water company’s emergency number (it’s on your water bill).
- Your GP surgery and nearest pharmacy.
- Family, friends and neighbours – especially anyone who might need checking on.
- Your home insurer’s claims line and policy number.
- Your vet, if you have pets.
Set up emergency information on your phone
Most phones let you add emergency contacts and medical information – often called “ICE” or “Medical ID” – that emergency services can see without your passcode.
Sources
- Emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard) (999)
- Power cut (England, Scotland, Wales) (105)
- Power cut (Northern Ireland, NIE Networks) (03457 643 643)
- Gas emergency (Great Britain) (0800 111 999)
- Gas emergency (Northern Ireland) (0800 002 001)
- Floodline (England, Scotland, Wales) (0345 988 1188)
- NHS non-urgent medical help (111)
- Police non-emergency (101)
General guidance only. Not a substitute for official or medical advice. In an emergency, call 999.