Emergencies
Ambulance Fire Police
- 999 or 112 are the emergency numbers
- 101 is the Police non-emergency number
- 111 is the NHS non-emergency number
See below for non-urgent policematters
Environment Agency
- 0800 807 060 - 24 hr service
- www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Electricity
- Electricity Power Failure
- Western Power Distribution
- 0800 678 3 105
- https://www.nationalgrid.co.uk
Water
- Emergencies and Operational Problems
- 24 hour help line
- 0800 692 0 692
- https://www.southwestwater.co.uk
RSPCA West Hatch Animal Rescue Centre
- 0300 123 0747
- www.rspca.org.uk/local/west-hatch-animal-centre
- In cases of cruelty, neglect or emergency 0300 1234 999 (24 hr)
Non-Emergencies
Adopting and Caring for Rescue Animals
www.directline.com/pet-cover/rescue-animals
This is a very comprehensive guide on why people should adopt rescue animals. The guide contains useful information about pet adoption such as the benefits of adopting, usual costs of rehoming rescue pets, how to choose the right pet, an overview of the usual adoption process, and many more useful resources.
Police
101 for non-emergencies such as:
- reporting a crime
- contacting local officers
- getting crime prevention advice
- making us aware of policing issues in your local area
- making an appointment with a police officer
- for any other non-emergency
If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, you can
textphone on 18001 101
General website for police
Somerset County Council
Main contact: 0300 123 2224
General information: www.somerset.gov.uk/
Social Support
SCC Social Services Click here for service information
Jobcentre Near Me
- The general Jobcentre Plus is a free phone number and can be used to check on a benefits application, change your address, complain about a Jobcentre office or get general advice.
- Find out more about benefits and support including: JSA, ESA, Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Housing Benefit.
- Search for jobs available through JobCentre Plus using the Universal Job Match website. Universal Jobmatch features jobs advertised by employers and recruiters.
- 0345 608 8545
- www.jobcentrenearme.com or
- Taunton Job Centre Plus
- 0845 604 3719
- www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/taunton-jobcentre
Age UK Somerset (formally Age Concern)
01823 345 613
Citizens Advice Bureau
03444 889 623
ChildLine
0800 1111
Samaritans
24 hour help line: Tel: 116123
01823 288 998
Google “the Samaritans Taunton”
Women’s Aid
24 hour national help line
08457 023 468
Health
111 is the NHS non-emergency number
Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals.
Dental Emergency
0300 123 7691
www.sompar.nhs.uk/what-we-do/dental-services/
Pharmacy – Out of Hours
Try supermarket pharmacies till late
Google “Emergency pharmacies"
Contraceptive and Sexual Health
Somerset Wide Integrated Sexual Health Services (SWISH)
0300 124 5010
www.sompar.nhs.uk/what-we-do/general-health/somerset-wide-integrated-sexual-health-swish/
Hospitals
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
01823 333 444
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/musgrove-park-hospital/
Yeovil District Hospital
01935 475 122
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/yeovilhospital/
Libraries
The Library, Paul Street, Taunton, TA1 3XZ
01823 336344
Phone Libraries Direct on 0300 123 2224 to contact any library
To manage your library account go to: www.librarieswest.org.uk/client/en_GB/default
Travel
Planning a Journey – Traveline
Highways Agency Information Line
https://highwaysengland.co.uk/traffic
Bus 99 Chard/Taunton Route Timetables
https://bustimes.org.uk/services/99-taunton-chard
National Rail Enquirers