Information which may be helpful in an emergency situation. Emergency help Most business trips abroad pass without any kind of incident. However, it is important to remember that outside the UK: You are less likely to be familiar with local conditions and the legal framework There may be language barriers You may be more exposed to a wide variety of risk and threats, such as crime and fraud and the support which you could freely get in the UK may not be available or may be very expensive Useful telephone number With that in mind, please ensure you have followed the advice and guidance given in the other sections of this website as well as followed all local policies and rules. However, if anything does go wrong, some important phone numbers are; Foreign and Commonwealth Office Consular Assistance in London 020 7008 1500 (+44 20 7008 1500 from abroad) (24 hrs) University policies UoE policies which may prove helpful in an emergency situation British embassies Contact numbers for any emergency assistance from the British Embassy Lost passport What to do if you have lost your passport Social networking Using social networking in an emergency situation Weather Guidance on adverse weather when travelling Illness, injury or crime What help is available during illness, injury or crime Overseas crisis Guidance on what help is available if you are affected by an overseas crisis This article was published on 2024-11-12
