We are pleased to advise you that we have started to launch parts of our new website including the homepage. Whilst this happens you will notice content appears from both new and old websites.Only dial 999 if you require Police, Fire, Ambulance or Coastguard, and then only if you wish to report an immediate threat to life or property or if you suspect a crime.
For help in other emergency situations, contact the appropriate organisation listed below. Remember that you will get a quicker response if you contact the right organisation first time.
| Essex Police | In an emergency dial 999 and ask for Police |
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| Non emergency police number | Simply dial 101 |
Doctor and Dentist | If your normal surgery is closed your call will be transferred, or you will be given another number to call to reach someone standing in for your GP or Dentist |
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NHS 111 | If you are not sure what to do about a health problem you can call this 24 hour helpline for advice by dialling 111 |
Prescriptions and Medicines | Pharmacists operate a rota system, look in your local paper for their opening times. |
Gas | For gas emergencies only: 0800 111 999 |
Electricity | For supply problems and emergencies only: 0800 316 3105 From UK landlines or mobiles you can call 105. |
Water emergencies | Anglian Water: 08457 145145 |
Essex Social Services | Emergency only: 01245 434083 |
Tendring District Council Out of Hours "CARELINE" service | For Council services out of hours: Careline: 01255 222022 |
Environment Agency | 24 hour emergency hotline: 0800 80 70 60 |
Essex Traveline | For Bus, Rail and Fare information: 0870 608 2608 |
| Missing People | Helpline number 116 000 for both call and text Email 116000@missingpeople.org.uk |