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Original poster

To ask for an ambulance?

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Kindofnewtothis · 13/03/2019 20:46

I don't know what to do really.
Had a bit of leg pain and tingling the last day or so and wasn't concerned at all but I rang 111, because I had a pulmonary embolism a year ago I thought I should be cautious in case it was another blood clot.
111 people got a doctor from the local hospital to ring me back, she said she isn't concerned from what I've said but wants me to come to a&e straight away for bloods and scan.
I honestly feel fine and a little bit embarrassed, what if it's just a sore muscle or something.
But when I got off the phone I then realised I now have £3 in my bank account and about 80p cash, so can't get an Uber or a bus at this time. I'm a student so all my friends and family are in a different city. Should I ring 111 back and ask if they have a way to transport me? I feel well but if a doctor has told me to go to a&e then it's made me worried.

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SnuffleBadger · 13/03/2019 21:24

If you are a student is there anything the uni can do? Student support?

YABU to ring an ambulance

ltk · 13/03/2019 21:25

Ok, you need to get to A&E. So, in order, I would try

  1. Ringing your parents for a transfer.
  2. calling sister back and telling her you need some money tranferred now.
  3. going to any neighbour who will recognise you and seems nice enough, and explaining the situation. I would give a neighbour that I recognised £20 for a taxi or offer to drive them myself.
  4. For future reference you need an emergency stash of cash that is only used in proper emergencies, like this one. Not loads of money, but enough to get you to a hospital and back.
Original poster
Kindofnewtothis · 13/03/2019 21:25

No overdraft or any other access to money I'm afraid. I'm 21

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kaytee87 · 13/03/2019 21:26

So what about your partner?

Bambamber · 13/03/2019 21:26

If 111 thought it warranted an ambulance, they would have arranged one for you to begin with. They are obviously not concerned that your life is in danger at this moment in tine.

No one can tell you if it's risky or not, but it has been going on a couple of days already and you're not drastically worse so in your shoes I would wait until morning

Tiles · 13/03/2019 21:27

She's a student. She's probably about 19. She probably doesn't have in laws yet.

You'll be fine. Go tomorrow.

Original poster
Kindofnewtothis · 13/03/2019 21:27

Like I said there's no one else I can really ask, I think it will have to be tomorrow

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Starburst8 · 13/03/2019 21:27

"Had a bit of leg pain and tingling the last day or so and wasn't concerned at all but I rang 111"

Think the opening line of this thread says it all 🙄 if it's the same as the other day then I'm sure waiting until the morning, especially since the doctor didn't seem concerned.

As another poster said this is why NHS is in so much trouble as it is.
Ambulances are not taxi services, they cost a lot of money to be sent out and not only that it's a waste of resources. An actual person may need it and you want it to be busy ferrying you around as a bloody taxi 🤨

Boysey45 · 13/03/2019 21:27

How far is the hospital from your place? Its only 9.30 and if its not too far then I'd start walking. What about classmates from your course? could any of them help?

Tiles · 13/03/2019 21:28

Why does everyone assume that people have a significant other! So annoying!

Chouetted · 13/03/2019 21:29

Ring 111 back and ask if they can arrange a taxi. They may be able to.

WingBingo · 13/03/2019 21:29

Watch an episode of Ambulance to take your mind off it.

mumm321 · 13/03/2019 21:29

Some people are so rude! Hope you get sorted out. Bet ur sorry u asked anyone!! Hope everything is well with u x

Cynara · 13/03/2019 21:30

I am a paramedic. Ambulances are NOT taxis and there is no justification for using a front line, emergency ambulance unless you are experiencing an immediately life threatening emergency OR have exhausted every alternative. Borrow £10 for a taxi from a neighbour or ask a friend or family member to transfer it.

killpop · 13/03/2019 21:31

Because the OP has referred to inlaws and a partner very recently, and now they seem to have vanished.

coffeeismyspinach · 13/03/2019 21:32

where do you live that there's no one round you to ask?

whoseafraidofnaomiwolf · 13/03/2019 21:32

FFS woman, where's your common sense? You're an adult - behave like one. Take responsibility for your health and for yourself. You've been advised to get yourself to hospital to checked out so find a way to do that. It's not currently an emergency so you absolutely canNOT waste emergency resources such as an ambulance to transport you there - that would be shamefully lazy. You need to find a way to get yourself there - beg or borrow the money, or go overdrawn. If you decide you can't be arsed and want to wait until tomorrow then you need to bear the possible consequences of that decision not be asking a bunch of strangers on the internet if it's 'too risky' to do it. FGS get a grip and find a way to get yourself to hospital and get checked out that doesn't involve wasting NHS resources or whinging on the internet.

UnspiritualHome · 13/03/2019 21:33

I broke my ankle and leg in 4 places, couldn't move without agonising pain and wasn't sent an ambulance. I had to stay at home for another full day and night until someone could bring me a wheelchair to get into hospital. (Various family were on holiday etc and husband couldn't manage me into the car himself as I couldn't even hop). So in another words, no, you won't be sent an ambulance.

That simply illustrates a gross failure by your local ambulance service, not what OP is entitled to expect.

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Kindofnewtothis · 13/03/2019 21:33

I feel like such an idiot, I'll just take my thinners as usual tonight and then go first thing tomorrow.
I'm sorry if I seem like I wanted to waste NHS time, after what they've done for myself and family I wouldn't want that.
I was just sure that I'd once seen that they can organise pick ups for elderly people and thought maybe if someone had no way of getting there they could help, but I now understand that is only my responsibility.

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justforthis6473 · 13/03/2019 21:33

I'm pretty sure a neighbour would lend the money for a taxi, Uber whatever or even give you a lift in these circumstances.
Why be a dick about it?
You asked a question everyone has responded with realistic answers!

coffeeismyspinach · 13/03/2019 21:33

You want validation to ring for an ambulance instead of waking up your folks at 9.30 to ask for money.

UnspiritualHome · 13/03/2019 21:34

Do you have a credit card that you could use for a taxi?

Alternatively get back to your sister and borrow £20 off her.

Orchidflower1 · 13/03/2019 21:34

Borrow from a neighbour or from two neighbours if they cant give you enough. AMBULANCES ARE NOT TAXIS - did that appear shouty and rude - good because now maybe you will realise.

I’m sorry you are worried but you must have someone else you could ask - aunts/ nan/ siblings.

Is there a bus you can get tonight?

justforthis6473 · 13/03/2019 21:35

I didn't mean for that to come across as harsh but 111 have said you need to be seen especially given your circumstances. Just find a way to get to the hospital please for your own health and well being

Nicknacky · 13/03/2019 21:35

Can’t you see the difference between patient transport for the elderly and your situation? It’s not up to them to supply transport because you are skint.

Especially when you could have called your doctor during the day.

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