Emergencies, Medical Insurance & Pharmacies

We advise you to take out adequate travel insurance before travelling to Britain from abroad. Your travel agent will be able to suggest a suitable policy.

Emergency situations:
In an emergency that requires ambulance, police or fire services dial 999 from any telephone and dial 112 from your mobile/cell phone.  In the case of a non-emergency crime you should contact your local police station.

Pharmacies: You can obtain prescription, and over-the-counter (non-prescription), medications as well as expert medical advice at pharmacies (often called chemists). If you are taking any medication, we recommend that you have a letter from your doctor stating your prescription and dosage. Pharmacies are usually open from 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays and limited availability on Sundays but you will find a number of pharmacies open late during the week and on the weekend.

Pharmacies close to Olympia:
• Boots The Chemists, 254 Earls Court Road, Tel: 0207 370 2232
• W.W.Brunton, 240 Earls Court Road, Tel: 0207 373 5078
• Zafash Chemist, 233 Old Brompton Road, Tel: 0207 373 2798 (Open until midnight every night)

First Aid at Olympia:
There are two First Aid centres on site: Earls Court One, Ground Floor and Earls Court Two. To
contact First Aid please call the Earls Court Control Room on 020 7370 8040.  In an emergency, including to make a request for an ambulance phone: 020 7370 8888.

Hospitals near Olympia:
• Charing Cross Hospital (Accident & Emergency), Fulham Palace Road, Tel: 020 8846 1234
• Chelsea & Westminster (Accident & Emergency), Fulham Road, Tel: 020 8746 8080
• Cromwell Hospital (private), Cromwell Road, Tel: 020 7460 2000

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