Monday, 18 December 2017

Useful Contacts During the Holidays


NHS 111  - ‘when you need urgent medical help but it’s not life threatening’.

Emergency 999 (Police, Fire and Life Threatening Medical Help)

Free Gas Emergency Service 0800 111 999.
Ring this number if you smell gas, think you have a gas leak or are worried that fumes containing carbon monoxide are escaping from a gas appliance.

United Utilities 0800 330 033. Ring this number if there is a water leak in your home and/or to report a water main leak or blocked sewer on a road or footpath.

Stockport Without Abuse 0161 477 4271. Ring this number for support, advice and accommodation to women and children that have been affected by domestic violence and abuse.

Samaritans 0161 432 1221 or free on 116 123. Ring this number for a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal.

Shelter 0344 515 1640. Ring this number if you are struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services.

Age UK 0161 480 1211. Ring this number for help to maintain independence and quality of life at home if you are and older person.

Wellspring 0161 477 6344. Ring this number for services to homeless and disadvantaged people 365 days a year.

Drinkline 0300 123 1110. Ring this number for confidential helpline for people who are concerned about their drinking, or someone else’s.

Signpost for Carers 0161 442 0442.  Ring this number for support to unpaid Carers in Stockport.

The Sanctuary 0300 003 7029. Ring this number for support to adults who are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, suicidal thoughts or are in crisis.

The Prevention Alliance  0161 474 1042. Ring this number if you want to make changes but perhaps don’t know where to start, for example, improving independence, health and wellbeing.