> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 061 Health Line Down in Catalonia - URL: https://barna.news/061-health-line-down-in-catalonia/ - Published: 2026-10-28T17:43:57.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-28T17:43:57.000Z - Description: A technical fault has taken the 061 Salut Respon line offline across Catalonia this Wednesday afternoon, with urgent calls diverted to 112. - Author: Barna.News - Tags: health ## Emergency Services Redirect Calls Residents in Catalonia needing urgent health assistance this afternoon are being urged to call 112, as the 061 Salut Respon telephone line remains unavailable due to a technical incident. The Emergency Medical System (SEM), which manages Catalonia’s health emergency services, confirmed the outage began during the early afternoon of Wednesday 28th October 2026 and advised the public to contact 112 only in genuine emergencies. > We ask the public to use 112 only in case of emergency, as 061 Salut Respon is currently out of service due to a technical incident in the telephony system. The alert was issued directly by SEM around 1:30 PM via a post on the social network X, according to reporting verified from CatalunyaPress and Europa Press. ## What 061 Salut Respon Normally Does Under normal circumstances, 061 provides medical advice to help callers determine whether their condition requires immediate emergency care, a visit to a primary care centre, or can wait for a general practitioner appointment. Operated by healthcare professionals including doctors and nurses, the service helps prevent unnecessary hospital visits by directing patients to the most appropriate level of care, from home visits via the domiciliary care system to ambulance dispatch for life-threatening emergencies. Information from the SEM’s official website confirms the 061 line is a key part of Catalonia’s health strategy to improve access and reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments. --- ## When to Call 112 The 112 number remains fully operational and is now handling all urgent health emergencies in Catalonia during the outage. It is reserved for situations where someone is seriously injured or suddenly unwell. Guidance from Sabadell City Council’s emergency services page states that 112 should be used when: - There is a risk of death for the patient - Moving the person could worsen their condition - Medical professionals are urgently needed on site For non-emergency health questions, residents are advised to contact their local primary care centre (CAP) or wait until the 061 service resumes. The SEM has not yet announced when the 061 line will be restored, but technical teams are working to resolve the issue. --- *Sources:* [*CatalunyaPress*](https://www.catalunyapress.es/articulo/sociedad/2026-10-28/6069686-cae-061-catalunya-solo-112-atiende-ahora-urgencias-sanitarias?ref=barna.news)*,* [*Generalitat de Catalunya*](https://sem.gencat.cat/ca/061-salut-respon/campanya-urgencies-061/?ref=barna.news)*,* [*catalunyapress.cat*](https://www.catalunyapress.cat/article/societat/2026-10-28/6069700-cau-061-catalunya-nomes-112-aten-ara-urgncies-sanitries?ref=barna.news)*.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [Catalonia not on alert over Shamonda virus](https://barna.news/catalonia-not-on-alert-over-shamonda/) - [Alzheimer Strategy Urged as Cases Rise in Catalonia](https://barna.news/alzheimer-strategy-urged-as-cases-rise/) - [Updated: Doctors to begin indefinite strike over 24-hour shifts](https://barna.news/doctors-to-begin-indefinite-strike-over/) - [Clínic Hospital Uses VR to Ease Patient Pain](https://barna.news/clinic-hospital-uses-vr-to-ease-patient/)