Always call 999 if someone's life or property is at risk.

For non-emergencies, you can call the police on 101 and get medical advice by calling 111.

General issues

If you need to contact us out of hours, call us on:

• 01202 451145 for general issues in Bournemouth and Christchurch
• 0800 506050 for general issues in Poole.

These phone numbers are available:

• after 5pm on Monday to Thursday
• after 4:30pm on Friday
• over the weekend and public holidays.

Children's social care emergencies

You can contact us out of hours for children's social care emergencies in:

• Bournemouth
• Christchurch
• Poole.

Adult social care emergencies

You can contact us out of hours for adult social care emergencies in:

• Bournemouth
• Christchurch
• Poole.