Decompression Accidents

BRITISH HYPERBARIC ASSOCIATION/ROYAL NAVY DIVER HELPLINE

Following the changes in some areas of the telephone numbers the BHA RN Diver Helpline wish us to notify all Members that their phone number has changed.

Can you please ensure that ALL your Members and particularly Dive Marshals are aware of the following numbers.

New Number

Old Numbers

Diving Incidents in England, N. Ireland and Wales can receive 24 hour advice by ringing 07831 151523.

The old 0831 151523 number will give a recorded message telling of the change of code

At Sea call the Coastguard Channel 16

On land England, N. Ireland & Wales 07831 151523

Scotland (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary) 01224 681818

The even older number 01705 818888 which appeared in Dive Logs during the 70's & 80's was disconnected on the 22nd April this year and will no longer be available

From the BHA/RN Diver Helpline via Russell Carter.