Emergency Numbers
Tameside's Out of Hours Service
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council operates an emergency out of hours service
Please remember that this number is for emergencies only
0161 342 2222
Emergency Services
All Emergencies
You may also use 112 as an alternative to 999. 112 is now used in all European Union countries to contact the emergency services.
Tell the operation which emergency service you require:
- Fire
- Police
- Ambulance
- Mountain Rescue
Wait for the BT Operator to connect you to the emergency service
Police - Non Emergency
Police – 101 – you should call 101 to report crime and other concerns that do not require and an emergency response.
NHS – 111 – you should call 111 if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation.
You should always call 999 when it is an emergency such as when a crime is in progress, where there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened.
North West Ambulance Service
For further information about North West Ambulance Service
0161 796 7222
Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers is an independent UK-wide charity working to stop crime. Call Crimestoppers anonymously.
0800 555 111
www.crimestoppers-uk.org 
Environmental Incidents
Environmental Agency
To report pollution, damage or danger to the natural environment or wildlife
0800 807060 (Freephone *24 Hour)
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency 
Floodline
Up to minute warning service
0345 988 1188 (24 Hour)
Flood Warning Website: Find out if you're at risk of flooding in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 
Hospitals
Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9RW
0161 331 6000
www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ 
Accident and Emergency Search
Find your nearest A & E department
www.nhs.uk/Service-Search 
Utilities
Gas
0800 111 999 (24 hour emergency helpline)
https://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/safety-and-emergencies/ 
Electricity
0800 195 4141 (24 hour emergency helpline)
https://www.enwl.co.uk/about-us/contact-us/report-a-power-cut-105/ 
Water
0845 746 2200 (24 hour emergency helpline)
www.unitedutilities.com 