ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Emergency medical services in the United Kingdom

So, imagine you get very sick or hurt and need help right away. In the United Kingdom, there are special people called emergency medical services who come to you in an emergency.

These special people are trained to help you when you need it most. They wear special clothes and drive in special vehicles with bright lights and sirens.

When you call the emergency number 999, the call goes to a special center where a person will ask you what's wrong and where you are. They will send the emergency medical services to you as fast as possible.

When the emergency medical services arrive, they will check you to see what's wrong and give you the help you need. This might include bandaging a cut, giving you medicine, or taking you to the hospital in an ambulance.

It's very important to know the emergency number 999 and to only call it when you really need help right away. The emergency medical services are always ready and waiting to help those who need it.