GuidesAbout wai
Emergencies come first
If a life may be at risk, call 999 in the UK, 911 in the US or 998 in the UAE now1.
How wai helps
Every message is checked for an emergency before anything else. The number for your country is always under the message box.
Ask wai about thiswai stops and gives the number
Chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke signs or thoughts of self-harm get the number at once. wai does not try to answer.
Signs that need help now
Chest pain spreading to the arm, jaw or back can be a heart attack3. Face drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech can be a stroke4.
When you are unsure how urgent it is in the UK, NHS 111 can tell you where to go2.
Questions
Does wai answer emergency questions?
No. It gives the number for your country and stops.
What if it was a general question?
Ask again in other words. Showing the number by mistake is safer than missing someone.
Sources
- NHS, When to call 999
- NHS, When to use 111
- NHS, Heart attack, symptoms
- NHS, Stroke, symptoms
Ask wai about this.
A plain answer with its sources, in seconds. No account needed.
wai gives information, not a diagnosis, and can make mistakes. In an emergency call 999.
