Helpful Numbers And Other Useful Information

I was having a conversation with someone a few days ago about the local authority and, more specifically, about one of their specific departments. He mentioned that he didn’t have the local authority’s telephone number handy. At which point I mentioned that there were links to the local authority here on Chester Lifestyle. But this got me thinking about helpful numbers and other useful information on a broader basis.

In case you weren’t aware either, you can find details of the CWAC contact details here in the “Useful Contacts” link.

In addition to this link, you can find useful local information links for doctor surgeries in Chester; travel information and local churches.

But what about other helpful numbers and other useful information? Especially in the current climate we find ourselves in. It may not be exhaustive, but I’ve added a host of other helpful numbers here below. Maybe bookmark this page in case you need to access any of these helpful numbers or other useful information.

Hopefully a variety of helpline numbers may be of benefit to everyone.

Helpful Numbers and Other Useful Information

As already stated, the links above are more local links. Have a look at them. You never know when you may find you need them.

Firstly, let’s have a look at some important helpline numbers in alphabetical order.

Helpful Numbers – Letters A to I

Acorn Stairlifts: Telephone Number – 0800-612-4325.

Age UK: Telephone Number – 0800-169-6565; website – www.ageuk.org.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous: Telephone Number – 0800-9177-650.

Carers UK: Telephone Number – 0808-808-7777. Please note however, that you can use this number on Wednesday and Thursday only between the times of 10am to 12 noon and 2pm and 4pm.

Child Death Helpline: Telephone Number – 0800-282986.

Childline: Telephone Number – 0800-1111 (UK); 116-1111 (Europe). Website – www.childline.org.uk.

Community Legal Advice: Telephone Number – 0345-345-4345. Hours: Monday to Friday; 9am to 8pm; Saturday; 9am to 12:30pm. Website – www.gov.uk/

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline: Telephone Number – 03454-040506. Hours Monday to Friday; 8am to 6:30pm; Saturday 9am to 1pm. Website – www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer

Crimestoppers – UK Wide: Telephone Number – 0800-555111. Website – www.crimestoppers-uk-org.

Cruse Bereavement Care: Telephone Number – 0808-808-1677.

DIAL UK: Telephone Number – 01302-310123.

Drinkline: Telephone Number – 03001-231110. Available 24 hours a day. Advice, information and support for anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s drinking.

Frank: Telephone Number – 03001-236600. This is a helpline for information about drugs and solvents for those who use them, their friends, families and colleagues.

GamCare: Telephone Number – 0808-8020-133 (free from mobiles). Confidential counselling, advice and information for anyone affected by a gambling dependency.

Helpful Numbers – Letters J to Z

Lesbian and Gay Switchboard: Telephone Number – 0300-330-0630. Support and information for lesbians and gay men.

Message Home: Telephone Number – 0800-700740. Helpline for people who have left home or run away.

Missing People: Telephone Number – 116-000. Available 24 hours a day. Advice, practical help and support for anyone whose relatives or family members are missing.

National Debtline: Telephone Number – 0808-808-4000.

National Domestic Violence Helpline: Telephone Number – 0808-2000-247.

Neighbourhood Watch: Telephone Number – 0116-229-3118. Website – www.ourwatch.org.uk.

NSPCC Helpline: Telephone Number – 0808-800-5000. Available 24 hours a day. Email: help@nspcc.org.uk. Website – www.nspc.org.uk/helpline.

Parentline: Telephone Number – 0808-800-2222. Support and information for parents or anyone in a parenting role.

Samaritans: Telephone Number – 116123. Available 24 hours a day. Website – www.samaritans.org.

Shelterline: Telephone Number – 0808-800-4444. Available; 8am to 12 midnight 7 days a week. This is a housing advice line for anyone with a housing problem.

The Silver Line Helpline: Telephone Number – 0800-470-8090. Available 24 hours a day. A helpline for older people. Website – www.thesilverline.org.uk.

Victim Supportline: Telephone Number – 0808-168-9111. Website – www.victimsupport.com.

Other Useful Numbers

Benefit Enquiry Line: Telephone Number – 0800-882200 and 0800-243355. Available, Monday to Friday; 8:30am to 6:30pm.

Cheshire Fire Service: Telephone Number – 01244-344654; 01829-733797 (Tarporley Fire Station).

Cheshire Police: Telephone Numbers – Town Hall – 0845-458-6384; Town Hall – 0845-458-6375; Blacon Divisional HQ – 0845-458-6375; Mickle Trafford – 0845-458-6375 and Tattenhall – 0845-458-6377.

Emergency Numbers: In an emergency, call 999 or 112. This applies to Fire; Police; Ambulance; Coastguard; Cave Rescue; Mountain Rescue.

NHS 111: Telephone Number – 111. Available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Website – www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland.

UK Government: Website – www.gov.uk. This is the official government website where you can find all kinds of information.

Helpful Numbers – Hope These Are Useful

There are quite a lot of helpful numbers listed here. At least having them all on the one page may save you having to root the telephone number. This could be very useful. Especially in an emergency. It may be an idea to bookmark this page. Just in case.

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