New medical service supplier: ER24
ER24 has been appointed as a service provider in the case of medical emergencies on all UP campuses with effect from 1 July 2018.
All students, staff members, contractors and visitors will be assisted by ER24 in the event of a medical emergency on any UP campus.
Services rendered by ER24 include the following:
- rapid response vehicle and/or ambulance,
- on-scene stabilisation, and
- road transportation to closest and/or most appropriate medical facility.
All medical emergencies must be reported to the Department of Security Services Operational Management Centre at 012 420 2310/2760 or the UP Crisis Line at 0800 0064 28.
When calling the Operational Management Centre or the UP Operational Manager please provide the following information:
- your name and telephone number,
- a brief description of the medical emergency, and
- the address or location of the medical emergency.