Useful contact details (Midlothian)

Ahead of the festive period, we have collected some useful contact details for out of hours services and organisations for carers in Midlothian.

  • Midlothian Social Work: 0131 271 3900 / 0800 731 6969 (out of hours emergency)
  • NHS 24: Non emergencies dial 111 (or contact GP)
  • Police Scotland: Non-emergencies dial 101
  • For emergencies (ambulance, fire and police): dial 999
  • Accident & Emergency Departments (A&E):
    • Aged 13 & over – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh: 0131 563 1000
    • Under 13 years – Royal Hospital for Sick Children: 0131 536 0000
    • All ages A&E Dept – St. Johns Hospital, Livingston: 01506 532000
  • Samaritans: 116 123 (free from mobile and landline)
  • Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87
  • Domestic Abuse Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
  • Edinburgh Crisis Centre (mental health): 0131 537 6000
  • Psychiatric Emergency Team: 0131 537 6000
  • Antisocial Behaviour Helpline: 0131 529 7050
  • If you smell Gas: 0800 111 999
  • Water supply emergencies: 0845 600 8855
  • Electricity power cuts:
  • Scottish Hydro: 0800 300 999
  • SP Energy Networks: call 105 to report power faults

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