Out Of Hours Contact Number
Wigan Council out of hours number for Emergencies only, not for general enquiries.
01942 404040
Other Useful Contacts
Wigan and Leigh Housing
24hr 01942 705040
Further information on Wigan and Leigh Housing (External link)
Emergency Services
All Emergencies
Ring 999 or alternatively 112 for any of the emergency services.
Fire
Police
Ambulance
Coast Guard
Mountain Rescue
For non emergency and Police enquiry line
0161 872 5050
www.gmp.police.uk (External link)
Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers is an independent UK-wide charity working to stop crime. Crimestoppers works for you, your family and your community. Call Crimestoppers anonymously and just tell us what you know, not who you are.
0800 555 111
www.crimestoppers-uk.org (External link)
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue
0161 736 5866
www.manchesterfire.gov.uk (External link)
Fire Stoppers
Non Emergency calls only. To report hoax calls, arson attacks, etc. in confidence.
0800 923 9999
North West Ambulance Service
01204 498423
www.nwas.nhs.uk/nwat/gmasdefault.aspx (External link)
Hospitals
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. Wigan Lane, Wigan WN1 2NN 01942 244000
Leigh Infirmary. The Avenue, Leigh WN7 1HS 01942 672333
Whelly Hospital. Bradshaw Street, Whelley WN1 3XD 01942 244000
Wrightington Hospital. Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan WN6 9EP 01257 252211
www.specialistinfo.com/thget.php?t=t_chst&r=wigl (External link)
NHS Direct 0845 46 47
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk (External link)
Environment Agency
For calls relating to flooding, pollution, hazardous waste and risks and dangers to the environment.
Incident hotline: 0800 807060
General Enquiries: 08708 506 506
www.environment-agency.gov.uk (External link)
Floodline
0845 988 1188
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/flood/floodwarning/ (External link)
Utilities
Gas Leaks
0800 111 999
www.nationalgrid.com/uk/Gas/Safety/Emergency
Electricity
24 hour emergency helpline
No Supply
0800 195 4141
www.unitedutilities.com
Water
24 hour emergency helpline
0845 746 2200
Leaks
0800 33 00 33
Drains and Sewers
0845 602 0406
Pollution
0800 0151 230
www.unitedutilities.com/?OBH=1440
