Technical difficulties with our phone lines →
Please note that we are experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines. We are working as fast as we can to get lines back up and running.
For any immediate concerns regarding an adult or child at risk of harm, please contact the police.
If you need urgent social work support, please contact our alternative temporary number on 0300 707 0933, for any non-urgent enquiries, please complete the relevant contact form.
For adults please complete our contact form.
For under 18's please contact the Children's Duty Team.
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Council contacts
| Contact | Number |
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Council out of hours emergencies
For genuine emergencies concerning drainage, flooding, street lighting, building and electrical repairs, highways.
|
01942 404040 |
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Emergency repairs to council houses
|
01942 489005 |
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Adult social care
|
01942 828777 |
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Childrens social care
|
01942 828300 |
National emergency contacts
| Contact | Number |
|---|
| Fire, police, ambulance emergencies |
999 or 112 |
| Greater Manchester Police |
0161 872 5050 |
| Gas emergencies (National Grid) |
0800 111999 |
| Electricity emergencies (Electricity North West) |
0800 195 4141 |
| To report power cuts or damage to power lines or substations |
105 |
| Water emergencies (United Utilities) |
|
| No water supply or discoloured water |
0345 672 3723 |
| Problems with drains and sewers |
0845 602 0406 |
| Pollution |
0800 015 1230 |
| Leaks |
0800 330033 |
To assist the emergency services to find your medical information and contacts you can use the national 'Message in a bottle' scheme.