Urgent - need help now
If you, or someone you know, has reached crisis point there are people to speak to and places to go to to get the help and support you need. Below are contact details of where to go in an emergency situation.
GP
Your first stop should always be your local GP. They
will be familiar with your medical history and will be able to
direct you appropriately. Out of normal surgery hours you will be
redirected to Mastercall, a local service that provides cover for
GPs from 6.30pm to 8am during the week and all day at weekends and
Bank Holidays. Or you can phone them direct, out of normal surgery
hours on 0161 476 2299.
Accident & Emergency
Go to Stepping Hill Hospital's Accident & Emergency
Department and explain your difficulty.
Adult Social Care
In an emergency out of normal office hours contact the Out Of
Hours Service on 0161 718 2118. A trained Social
Worker will speak to you over the phone to assess the situation and
decide the best course of action.
Emergency Services
In an emergency, ring 999 for immediate help
from the Ambulance, Fire or Police.
Samaritans
The Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional
support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of
distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
Phone 0161 480 2222.
You can also call NHS Direct 24 hours a day on 0845 4647.