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):
    • Edinburgh Royal Infirmary: 0131 536 1000
    • St. Johns Hospital, Livingston: 01506 523000
  • Samaritans: 116 123 (free from mobile and landline)
  • Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87
  • 24h Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 027 1234
  • Edinburgh Emergency Crisis Centre for Mental Health: 0808 801 0414
  • Anti-social behaviour: call 101 or 0131 271 3394 for Midlothian Council tenants
  • If you smell gas: 0800 111 999
  • Water supply emergencies: 0800 0778 778
  • Electricity power cuts:
  • Scottish Hydro: ·0845 026 0655
  • Energy Networks: call 105 to report power faults

Useful websites
Support for all during COVID-19 | Midlothian Council
NHS Inform Self-help Guides
Midspace
National Wellbeing Hub
Clear Your Head

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