Emergencies in London

Emergencies

London is a relatively safe city, though crime does happen. If you need to report a theft or an attack, head to the nearest police station (listed in the Yellow Pages or the local directory) or dial 999 for police, fire, or ambulance (be prepared to give the telephone number you're calling from). National Health Service hospitals, several of which are listed below, give free, round-the-clock treatment in Accident and Emergency sections, where delays can be an hour or more. Prescriptions are valid only if made out by doctors registered in the United Kingdom.

Doctors & Dentists

Dental Emergency Care Service (020/7955-2186). Doctor's Call (020/8900-1000). Eastman Dental Hospital (256 Gray's Inn Rd., WC1. 020/7915-1000). Medical Express (117A Harley St., W1. 020/7499-1991).

Emergency Services

Ambulance, fire, police (999).

Hospitals

Charing Cross Hospital (Fulham Palace Rd., Fulham, W6. 020/8846-1234). Royal Free Hospital (Pond St., Hampstead, NW3. 020/7794-0500). St. Thomas' Hospital (Lambeth Palace Rd., Battersea, SE1. 020/7928-9292). University College Hospital (Grafton Way, Bloomsbury, WC1. 020/7387-9300).

Hotlines

Samaritans (020/7734-2800) for counseling. Victim Support (020/7735-9166; 020/7582-5712 after office hours).

Late-Night Pharmacies

Bliss the Chemist (5 Marble Arch, Marble Arch, W1. 020/7723-6116).