The council switchboard and Customer Contact Centre in the Civic Centre is open between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday - and deals with all calls to the main council number - 020 8464 3333.
Outside of normal hours (between 5pm and 8.30am Monday to Friday and 5pm Friday to 8.30am Monday) emergencies only 0300 303 8671.
Social Services
Out of normal hours, Emergencies only 0300 303 8671
Clarion Housing Group
The emergency contact for Clarion Housing tenants is 0300 500 8000.
Police
Non-emergency call 101
In an emergency call 999. All 999 calls are free and can be made from any phone, including mobiles. All 999 calls are recorded and you are breaking the law if you make a hoax emergency call.
Gas
If you smell gas, think you have a gas leak, or are worried that fumes containing carbon monoxide are escaping from a gas appliance, call National Grid immediately.
0800 111 999 (it is a free 24 hour number)
Electricity
How to report a power cut or damage to electricity power lines and substations call 105 from your mobile or landline if there's an electrical emergency. Calls to this service are free of charge
Water
Thames Water: 0800 3169 800
NHS 111
Non-emergencies; For expert help and advice on minor accidents, family illness or fast medical help.
Call 111
For Emergencies call 999
Hospitals
Accident and emergency departments;
Princess Royal University Hospital - 01689 863000
Queen Mary's Hospital - 020 8302 2678
University Hospital Lewisham - 020 8333 3000
Domestic Violence
National 24hr domestic violence helpline - 0808 1689 111