Diving Emergency

What to do in a diving emergency or if you suspect Decompression Illness (DCI) or 'the bends'. Who to call. How to manage a diving accident.

Call Immediately in Diving Emergency

DDRC Healthcare: +44 (0)1752 209999
In Scotland call: 0345 408 6008
BHA National Diving Accident Helpline 07831 151 523

At sea call Coastguard VHF Channel 16, DSC Channel 70

Then follow the instructions on this flow chart

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