What to do if you need a doctor or an ambulance

Steps

1. If a life is at risk — chest pain, loss of consciousness, heavy bleeding, signs of a stroke — call 112.
2. If it is urgent but not life-threatening, go to the hospital's A&E (urgencias) or the out-of-hours unit at the health centre.
3. For a routine appointment, book one at your health centre (centro de salud) or with a private doctor.
4. Bring your passport or NIE and your health card: SIP, the European Health Insurance Card or your private policy.
5. Need medicine at night or on a holiday? Check the duty pharmacies.

Who to call