Emergency Contacts

Bury Council Control Room

The council offices are open 8.45am - 5pm Monday to Friday. When the offices are closed that is 5pm - 8.45am in an emergency the council can be contacted on 0161-253-6606. This is the control room and they will only deal with emergency issues.

Social Services Emergency Duty Team

Emergency Duty Team Contact Number: 0161-253-6606

Social Services Emergency Duty Team provides cover when the offices are closed, that is they are on duty evenings, overnight, weekends, and Bank and other Public holidays.

The Social Care Emergency Duty Team works to provide support for a variety of people, including,

• Children, young people and families
• Older People
• People with mental health difficulties
• People with physical or sensory disabilities
• People with learning disability
• People with drug, alcohol or other health related problems
• People with housing or accommodation problems
• Somebody fleeing domestic violence
• Asylum seekers

What should you do if you don't have anywhere to stay tonight?

You must contact us straight away on 0161-253-5537 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours you can ring 0161-253-6606. This is the control room and they will only deal with emergency issues.

Security for council premises

The Council has a security force which monitors buildings and grounds, responds to alarm calls. If you wish to report a security problem or suspicious circumstances on or around Council premises or land telephone 0161-253-6606.

Greater Manchester Police

Greater Manchester Police can be contacted on 0161-872-5050 or 101 if you need to report a crime, but it is not an emergency.

In an emergency please ring either 999 or 112.

NHS - Medical Emergencies

NHS Direct (NHS direct - please see link on right) can answer non-emergency queries about health issues. They can be contacted on: 0845-4647

In an emergency please ring either 999 or 112.

Fairfield General Hospital - Rochdale Old Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7TD call 0161 624 0420

The NHS England site (NHS choices - please see link on right) connects you to local NHS services in England and provides national information about the NHS. You can also find contact details on this website for services in your local area, including Doctors, Dentists, Opticians, Pharmacies and Walk-in Centres.

Greater Manchester Fire Service

In the event of a fire please call either 999 or 112.

Housing Repairs

For repairs visit Six Town Housing's website or their emergency contact number 0808-144-5368.

Household Emergencies

National Grid Gas (Gas Leaks) - 0800-111-999
United Utilities (Electricity) - 0800-195-4141
United Utilities (Water Leaks) - 0800-330-033
United Utilities (Water Supply) - 0845-746-2200

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