Ambulance Service. Person needs urgent medical attention

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) may be called to situations where a person, who appears to be medically unwell, has suffered a physical injury (including as a result of self harm) and may need to be medically assessed or where there is serious concern that the person is mentally disordered.

If the person is willing to be conveyed to an Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) the person can be conveyed to that unit without assistance. However if it appears to NIAS staff that the person may lack capacity in relation to his conveyance for medical assistance they must act in his best interests.

If the person is resisting his conveyance and is in a public place the assistance of the police should be considered. (See box 3 above). If the person is in a private place the assistance of the person's GP or other medical practitioner should be sought, and he will assess the need for further action. In addition an officer of the relevant Health and Social Care Trust or a police officer can be contacted to consider the need to seek a warrant to enter the premises under Article 129 (1) of the Order. LINK TO WARRANTS
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