Recently, I became very ill in the middle of the night and after shivering uncontrollably for 30 minutes, I decided to wake my husband and call for an ambulance. He dialled 111 and then I overheard him telling the operator why we needed help to come quickly.
“My wife has a very high temperature and she’s been vibrating nonstop for the last 30 minutes,” he said in a sleepy voice. I imagine the operator must have had to try very hard to suppress a laugh!
Valerie, by email