Christmas contact details
Here is a list of local services in Stockport and national helplines that might come in handy over the festive period.
Risk of life: Call NHS 111 or 999.
Stockport Police: 0161 872 5050.
In an emergency situation please call 999.
Smell gas? Please call 0800 111 999
Website: https://cadentgas.com/smell-gas
Stockport Council services:
Stockport Council: https://www.stockport.gov.uk/contact
If anyone needs to contact the council as a matter of emergency whilst council buildings are closed to the public, they should visit the online reporting page or phone 0161 474 5555 for issues with roads, lighting etc. For residents in need of social care support, please call 0161 718 2118.
Out of hours Adult Social Care Services:
Phone number: 0161 718 2118
Homeless emergency:
Phone number: 0161 474 2818
Social Services:
Children and Young People:
Phone number: 0161 217 6028
Adults:
Phone number: 0161 217 6029
Environmental / street scene:
Phone number: 0161 217 6111
Urgent dental care: 0333 332 3800
The Greater Manchester Urgent Dental Care Service is available from 8am to 10pm every day including weekends and Bank Holidays for severe dental pain and infection. Please call to be assessed by a healthcare professional, who can provide self-care advice or book a face-to-face appointment, if needed.
Food banks and surplus food pantries across Stockport borough:
Stockport Food Bank: 07483 115349
Website: https://stockport.foodbank.org.uk/
Chelwood Foodbank Plus: 0161 486 0043
Website: https://chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/
Warm Spaces in Stockport:
There are warm spaces open in all wards of the borough across the Christmas period. For a full list, and daily open times, see: www.stockport.gov.uk/warm-spaces
Homelessness support:
The Wellspring Stockport: 0161 477 6344
Provides services to homeless and disadvantaged people 365 days a year. Website: https://thewellspring.co.uk/
Stockport Council homeless emergency phone line
Phone number: 0161 474 2818
Stockport Homes:
For emergency repairs please call: 0161 217 6016
For more information, and an online repair report form, please visit: https://www.stockporthomes.org/my-home/repairs/report-a-repair/repairs-report-form/
Mental Health Support:
NHS: Dial 111 and press 2
Stockport Samaritans: 116 123 (free to call)
Offers a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever is getting to you. You do not have to be suicidal. Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
MIND: 01633 258741
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/
Shout: Text 85258.
Text Shout at any time, day or night. Texts are confidential, anonymous and free from all major network providers in the UK. Website: https://giveusashout.org/
Campaign Against Living Miserably: 0800 58 58 58
Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/
Emotional Wellbeing Hub: 0161 217 6028
Provides emotional wellbeing and mental health information, advice and guidance for anyone up to the age of 25 in Stockport.
Bereavement support:
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service: 0161 983 0902
Website: https://greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk/
Cruse: 0808 808 1677
Cruse website has lots of information on how to deal with bereavement over Christmas: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Domestic abuse and sexual violence support:
National DV Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Website: https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/how-we-can-help-you/national-domestic-abuse-helpline/
Stockport Health Watch Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence:
Information about local services for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Website: https://www.healthwatchstockport.co.uk/domestic-abuse-and-sexual-violence
Stockport Without Abuse: 0161 477 4294
Support, advice and accommodation to women and children that have been affected by domestic violence and abuse. Lines are staffed Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am – 4:30pm there is an answerphone outside of these hours. Website: https://www.stockportwithoutabuse.org.uk/
Rape Crisis England & Wales: 0808 802 9999
Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse by a current or ex-partner or family member. Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
GALOP: 0800 999 5428
UK LGBT and domestic abuse helpline. Website: www.galop.org.uk
Honour Network Helpline: 0800 5999 247
Supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage. Website: www.karmanirvana.org.uk
Home Office (FMU) Forced Marriage Unit: 0207 008 0151
Gives advice or support to anyone affected by, or who may encounter, cases of forced marriage. Website - www.gov.uk/guidance/forced-marriage
The Prevention Alliance: 0161 474 1042
Works with people who live in Stockport who want to make changes but perhaps don’t know where to start, for example, improving independence, health and wellbeing.
Open Door: 0161 549 9717 or 0800 138 7276
Support for individuals, their carers or professionals who are struggling to cope, feel low, anxious or distressed.
Age UK: 0800 169 6565
Open 8am to 7pm, every day of the year. Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/
National Gambling Helpline: 0808 80 20 133
Website: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/talk-to-us-now/
StepChange Debt Charity: 0800 138 1111
Website: https://www.stepchange.org/
Alcohol Anonymous: 0800 917 7650
Website: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Narcotics Anonymous: 0300 999 1212
Website: https://ukna.org/