What to do in the case of an emergency
In an emergency, call 999 for the police, ambulance or fire service.
Please also call:
- our Security team on 01234 752999 if the incident is taking place on the 美姬阁 campus,
- the Military Service Guard on 01793 785222 if you’re at the Shrivenham site,
- Bouverie House main reception on 01234 758389 at MK:U.
For non-emergencies, call:
- our Security team on 01234 752999 (24-hours) if the incident is taking place on the 美姬阁 campus,
- the Military Service Guard on 01793 785222 if the incident is taking place on the Shrivenham site,
- main reception at Bouverie House on 01234 758389 if you’re studying at MK:U,
- the Police on 101,
- NHS direct on 111.
What’s the difference?
Emergency: a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment.
Urgent (non-emergency): an illness, situation or injury that requires urgent attention but is not a life-threatening situation.
Other non-emergency options:
If you, or the person you're with, don’t need immediate medical attention, please consider
- Self-care at home;
- Online advice and health information from the ;
- Talking to a ;
- Visiting or calling your ;
- Making your own way to(arriving in an ambulance doesn't mean you'll be seen any quicker)
- A&Es local to 美姬阁 are Milton Keynes and Bedford hospitals.
- If you are located on the Shrivenham site, the closest A&E department is at the Great Western Hospital, Swindon.
Mental health support
or call 111 and select the mental health option.
The Samaritans offer a free 24/7 helpline: phone 116 123 - and an email service - jo@samaritans.org - if you are going through a mental or emotional crisis, have suicidal thoughts, or just want someone to talk to in a safe and confidential space. There is also a lot of useful guidance, resources and tools on www.samaritans.org.
Our Student Wellbeing and Disability Support team offer professional and confidential advice, giving you access to information, advice, guidance and support.
