Members of the public are being reminded they can access walk-in centres and minor injury units throughout the region during the festive season.
No appointments are needed - you can walk in to use any of the services.
Walk-in centres are available for treatment of minor illnesses or injuries without an appointment for all patients except children under two years old.
Check out the weather forecasts for Bellingham (Redesdale), Kielder (Carterhouse) and Hexham (Yahoo! weather).
Bellingham independent weather station »
Environment Agency North East flood warnings »
Severe weather warnings for the North East » (Met Office)
This Northumberland County Council page has information about opening hours and services available at Bellingham Library and Kielder Library.
The next blood donor sessions in the North Tyne area are at Bellingham County First School on the following dates:
Sunday 12 Jul 2009, 11:15 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 16:30
Sunday 15 Nov 2009, 11:15 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 16:30.
There are other sessions in Rothbury, Hexham and Ponteland.
For other sessions in the local area, or to book an appointment to give blood visit www.blood.co.uk.
View general information about household rubbish collection from Northumberland County Council.
Northumbria Police: 03456 043 043
Crimestoppers: 0800 555111
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service:
Bellingham Fire station: 01434 220964
North East Ambulance Service: 0191 4302000.
Hexham General Hospital (for Accident and Emergency): 0844 811 8111
Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital: 01434 320 225
Rothbury Community Hospital: 01669 620 555
Hawick Community Hospital: 01450 372162
GPs:
Bellingham Practise: 01434 220203
Humshaugh and Wark: 01434 230654
Newcastleton Health Centre: 01387 375100
Northumbrian Water:
General Enquiries 0845 717 1100
Report a flood-0800 3287648
Environment Agency: 08708 506 506
The Environment Agency's Floodline: 0845 988-1188
Register with the Floodline service to have an automated message sent to your telephone when your home or business becomes at risk of flooding.
NHS Direct: 0845 46 47
Northumberland County Council: 01670 533000
Information from Northumberland County Council on roadworks happening in the county.
Type your postcode into the Post Office's branch locator to find your nearest branch.
Bellingham - Coun John Riddle
Tel: 01434 220250
E-mail: JRRiddle@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Humshaugh - Coun Edward Heslop
Tel: 01434 681424
E-mail: EHeslop@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Hexham MP Peter Atkinson:
Tel: 0207 2194013 / 01434 603954
www.peteratkinson.com
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