Emergency duty service (out of hours)
The Emergency Duty Team operate an emergency out of hours service for professionals and the general public in Bolton. The team consist of four social workers with one social worker on duty per shift. The emergency social worker works between 5pm and 9.00am Monday to Thursday and 24 hours at Weekends and Bank Holidays.
The Emergency Duty Social Worker offers an emergency service for children, adults, older people, mental health and homelessness. Routine enquiries will not be dealt with by the Emergency Duty Team.
They can be contacted on 01204 337777. Please see some contact numbers for our daytime services and other public services that may be able to support with your queries.
Council Contacts
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Council out of hours emergencies For genuine emergencies concerning drainage, flooding, street lighting, building and electrical repairs, highways. |
01204 336900 |
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Careline (Emergency Repairs for Bolton at Home Properties) |
01204 335733 |
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Adult social care |
01204 337860 or 01204 336079 |
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Children’s social care |
01204 331500 |
National Emergency Contacts
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Fire, police, ambulance emergencies |
999 or 112 |
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Greater Manchester Police |
0161 872 5050 |
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Gas emergencies (National Grid) |
0800 111 999 |
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Electricity emergencies (Electricity North West) |
0800 195 4141 |
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To report power cuts or damage to power lines or substations |
105 |
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Water emergencies (United Utilities) |
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No water supply or discoloured water |
0345 672 3723 |
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Problems with drains and sewers |
0845 602 0406 |
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Pollution |
0800 015 1230 |
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Leaks |
0800 330033 |
What to do if you’re concerned for someone’s welfare
If you are concerned about someone's welfare, you can find more information about who to contact from Greater Manchester Police