Emergency contacts for Edinburgh and the Lothians


If someone is feeling unwell

Contact their GP or alternatively NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24


Social Work Emergency Service

0800 731 6969 or 01506 777401 / 2 (West Lothian)


Police

Call 999 for emergencies. For all other calls phone 0131 311 3133. For information on contacting the police download the Carer Emergency Information sheet and also visit Edinburgh Carers Council website.


Ambulance

For an ambulance in an emergency dial 999. If you would like to book an ambulance call 0131 447 0434 for nonemergencies where the person is considered medically unfit by a doctor to travel by other means.


Fire emergencies

Make a fire plan: don’t stop for valuables, shout to alert people in the house, keep low to ground, don’t investigate and when you’re out - stay out - then dial 999


Accident and Emergency Departments (A&Es):

 

Aged 13 & over
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
0131 536 1000

Under 13 years
Royal Hospital for Sick Children
0131 536 0000

All ages
A&E Department, St John’s Hospital, Livingston
01506 532000

 
Additional useful contacts

 

Edinburgh Samaritans:
0131 221 9999		 Edinburgh Crisis Centre:
0808 801 0414 (mental health)
Psychiatric Emergency Team:
0131 537 6493		 Domestic Abuse Violence Helpline:
0808 2000 247
Antisocial Behaviour Helpline:
0131 529 7050		 If you smell Gas:
0800 111 999
Water emergencies:
0845 601 8855		 Electricity power cuts:
0800 300 999 or 0845 2727 999