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Should I take my child to casualty myself?
First decide how serious the situation is. If possible,
try not to take a sick or injured child in the car on
your own. Try phoning a nearby friend or neighbour to
come with you, or go in their car so you can be dropped
off at the door while they park. It is also handy to
ask someone to phone close family if necessary and don’t
forget to make arrangements for any other children.
If your child is too ill or you cannot get to casualty
by yourself, call 999 for an ambulance.
1. First an operator will ask you
which service you require
Tell them you need an ambulance
2. Next you will be asked a number
of questions to try to find out how serious the situation
is
Try to give them as much information
as possible
3. You may be told how long the ambulance
should take
Wait with your child until the ambulance arrives –
you should be able to travel with her in the ambulance.
Try not to forget your bag, keys and money for the telephone
vending machines. If you have time, take a bottle and
drink for bottle-fed babies. A toy for your child can
also come in handy if you are kept waiting for a while.
To make sure your child receives the best treatment,
the ambulance team and hospital medical staff need to
have as much information about your child’s condition
as possible. Try to make a note of the time, what happened
and your child’s symptoms. Also don’t forget
to tell them if you have given your child any medication
and any action you have taken.
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What
to do in an emergency