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Set up emergency contacts for your parents

A short list of people and numbers saves time in an emergency when you are far away.

Keep these ready

• Names and phone numbers

Steps

1. List a neighbour, a relative and a doctor near your parents.
2. Create a common WhatsApp group, if possible.
3. Save the nearest hospital, 112 for emergencies and 108 for ambulance.
4. Share the list with your parents and with the people on it.
5. Check it every six months.

Last checked 28 Oct 2026. General information, not advice. Always check the official source before you act.