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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:

  • 0800 506 050 for general issues in Bournemouth, Christchurch and 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 for children's social care emergencies.

Adult social care emergencies

Contact our emergency duty service for adult social care emergencies.

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