About Urgent Hub

Quick, trusted guidance when you need it

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Created by Dr Krishnan Pasupathi

NHS GP with 29 years in medicine. Member of the Medical Defence Union (MDU) and registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

Our goal

Urgent Hub helps you recognise emergencies and know what to do next. Clear information so you can make confident decisions about getting help.

This resource is part of Aryash Health, which develops patient education tools for UK GP practices.

How to use this site

Use this alongside — not instead of — medical advice.

Every person is different. Only someone who can assess you directly can give advice specific to your situation.

Not sure? Get checked. We'd always rather you seek help and find it's nothing than wait on something serious.

Sources

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Medical content is reviewed regularly to ensure accuracy.

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Questions or feedback about this resource:

For healthcare professionals

Use your own clinical judgement when applying this information to individual patients. This content is intended to support, not replace, professional decision-making.

The small print

This website provides general health information for educational purposes. It is not a medical device or diagnostic tool, and cannot account for your individual circumstances.

The advice provided is as accurate and comprehensive as possible but is only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for the individual advice you might receive from consulting your own doctor.

Aryash Health and Dr Krishnan Pasupathi accept no liability for any loss, injury, or damage arising from the use of information on this website. By using this resource, you accept that you do so at your own risk.

Last reviewed: January 2026

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