The SAMU is the French hospital based emergency medical service, providing round-the-clock phone support, and swift and appropriate emergency call out. Dial 15 at any time if an emergency.
This small but active charity was founded nearly 200 years ago by the British Ambassador in Paris, to help British people in France who found themselves in difficulty. The BCF continues it work today amongst British residents in financial hardship, distributing aid sourced from donations and legacies.