The ambulance service has appealed for public support after experiencing increased pressure during the Euros.

There has been a rise in call outs, particularly during Euros matches, which is making it harder to reach those in need of urgent help.

The South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) has asked people to call it only if it's an emergency or life-threatening, for example if someone is experiencing a heart attack, heavy bleeding, sudden unexplained shortness of breath, unconsciousness or traumatic back, spinal, or neck pain.

In non-emergency medical situations, 111 should be contacted for advice.

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A spokesman for Secamb NHS Foundation Trust said: “We are continuing to experience periods of increased pressure on our services and our teams are working hard to help everyone who needs us while prioritising our response to our most seriously ill and injured patients.

“As we head into the weekend where England’s Euros quarter-final match could lead to additional demand, we’re asking for the public’s support.

“We remind everyone that 999 should only be dialled in an emergency and ask that people make use of alternatives including NHS 111 both online or over the phone.

“We want people to enjoy the football but to do so sensibly so they avoid increasing the risk of needing to contact the ambulance service or use local NHS services.”