Emergency SMS Text Service for Contacting 999

The emergency SMS service lets deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people in the UK send an SMS text message to the UK 999 service where it will be passed to the police, ambulance, fire rescue, or coastguard. Simply by sending an SMS message to 999 you can call for help and the emergency services will be able to reply to you.

You will need to register your mobile phone before using the emergency SMS service.

Who to contact

Website
Emergency SMS
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Where to go

Postcode
M33 2RP
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Time / Date Details

When is it on
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Who is it for?

Ages
  • All ages
Supporting People With
  • Communication
  • Hearing impairment
Eligibility Details

This service is for deaf, hearing impaired and/or speech impaired people

Accessibility

Details

This service is for deaf, hearing impaired and/or speech impaired people

Availability

Referral Required?
Yes
Referral Details

You must register your phone before making an emergency 999 SMS

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