What to do if you have been poisoned

If you believe you have been poisoned you should preferably seek medical attention at A&E. Inform medical staff you suspect you have been poisoned by CO and give all the information that you possibly can that makes you think this.

You should request an immediate blood test - you may have been poisoned but a delayed analysis could show a false negative.

Don’t !

• Switch on or re-light any of your appliances until you have had them checked by the relevant trades people and you are assured they are safe.
• Allow the removal of, or major works to any appliance found faulty without first taking advice.

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