Who to phone in an emergency
Find out who to contact in urgent situations.
If the emergency or crisis is life threatening, phone 999. If you are worried about someone who is ill, call NHS 24 on 111.
Out of hours emergency service
Our out of hours emergency service is available 5pm to 8.45am weekdays and all weekend. Calls to these numbers are charged at local call rates. For non-emergency situations, view contact details for specific services.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Housing repairs and dangerous buildings | 03456 08 12 03 |
| Homelessness | 03456 08 12 06 |
| Social work | 03456 08 12 06 |
Urgent social care or someone at risk of harm
If someone needs urgent social care or you think an adult needs protection you get in touch with your local Social Work office.
If you are worried about a child and want to report a child protection concern contact local Children and Families team.
Concerned about flooding
View flooding emergency contacts.
Emergency road or street light issue
Find out how to report an emergency road or street light issue.