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.
The following sessions take place at the Methodist Schoolroom in Haltwhistle, NE49 0AX:
Tuesday 17 Nov 2009, 14:30 to 19:00
Tuesday 26 Jan 2010, 14:30 to 19:00
Monday 15 Mar 2010, 14:30 to 19:00
There are also a number of sessions in Hexham.
For more information on sessions and to book an appointment visit www.blood.co.uk.
Check out the forecast for the Haltwhistle area (Yahoo! weather).
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 Haltwhistle Library and Haydon Bridge Library.
View general information about household rubbish collection from Northumberland County Council.
Northumbria Police: 03456 043 043
Crimestoppers: 0800 555111
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service:
Haltwhistle fire station 01434 322926
North East Ambulance Service: 0191 430-2000.
Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital : 01434 320 225
Hexham General Hospital: 0844 811 8111
GPs:
Haltwhistle Health Centre: 01434 320077
Haydon & Allen Valleys Medical Practice: 01434 684216
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 4647
Northumberland County Council : 01670 533000
Enter your postcode into the Post Office's branch locator to find your nearest branch.
You can find out the latest fuel prices for the Haltwhistle and Haydon Bridge area at www.petrolprices.com.
View information from Northumberland County Council on roadworks happening in the county.
Haltwhistle - Coun Ian Hutchinson
Tel: 01434 345224
IHutchinson@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Haydon and Hadrian - Coun Alan Sharp
Tel: 01434 320167
ASharp@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Hexham MP Peter Atkinson:
Tel: 0207 2194013 / 01434 603954
www.peteratkinson.com
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