Emergency and other useful contacts
Emergency Fire/Police/Ambulance/Coastguard: 999
Non emergency health: 111 111.nhs.uk
Non emergency police: Ring 101
For general enquiries text messaging: 07786 200814
Please note there is no longer a police station in Amble. Amble is part of Alnwick’s Neighbourhood Police Team. The nearest police station is Alnwick or Morpeth (Sanderson Arcade).
Ring 101 if you need to be connected to a local police officer
or email: alnwick.npt@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
PCSO Darin Fawcett’s email is: darin.fawcett@northumbria.police.uk
Other police contact information: https://www.informationnow.org.uk/organisation/northumbria-police/
Crimestoppers (to give information on crime anonymously): 0800 555 111 or via their online form
UK Government advice for those affected by the cost of living crisis: https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/
County Council
Northumberland County Council (office hours): 0345 600640
Northumberland Communities Together (support for people by co-ordinating with groups and volunteers. Includes Food Bank referrals) 9am-6pm, 7 days a week: 01670 620015
Northumberland County Council emergency adult & child care help (One Call): 01670 536400
Medical
Amble Health Centre (NPC Amble and Broomhill) main line: 01670 760229 Prescriptions: 01670 570162
Amble Dental Practice: 01665 710678
Cromies Pharmacy: 01665 710896
Boots Amble: 01665 710288
Electricity/Flooding/Water/Gas
Northern Powergrid/Electrical emergency: 105
Floodline: 0345 9881188
Check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk
Northumbrian Water out of hours emergency: 0345 7171100
British Gas emergency: 0800 111 999
Vets in Amble
Coquet Vets: 01665 252250. (Emergency number: [Moorview Referrals] 01913 388 890)
To report dead seabirds on beach/avianflu: ring DEFRA: 03459 335577
For removal of dead seals or birds on beach: ring Northumberland County Council: 0345 600640
Other
Citizens Advice Bureau (Amble office open 10-12pm Weds): 0808 2787944
Amble Food Bank: amblefb@gmail.com; 07922 739892
Amble Town Council: 01665 714695
Amble Library (open Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat): 01665 710419
Hadston House: (Meals on Wheels) 01670 761537
Amble Development Trust: 01665 712929
Amble Harbour Village: 01665 7123580
Warkworth Harbour Commissioners (Harbour Office): 01665 710306
Amble Youth Project: 01665 713741
Women’s Workshop: 01665 517233
In case of crises
NHS111 and Police 101 for non-urgent support or 999 in an emergency. Samaritans: www.samaritans.org | 116 123
Northumberland County Council’s Support Services: Housing, all children and adult social care, benefits and support, sexual health, cost of living, public health and protection. https://www.northumberland.gov.uk | 0345 600 6400
Hub of Hope: Mental health database, suitable for anyone, not just those in crisis. https://hubofhope.co.uk/
Healthwatch Northumberland: local health and social care with links to support men, women and young people, mental health, cancer support, ageing, LGBTQ+, substance misuse, dementia, parenting, cost of living, refugees and more.
https://www.healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk/your-health/ | 03332 408 468 | info@healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk
Safe Haven Ashington (Everyturn): Out-of-hours mental health crisis support, ages 18+. Open 2 pm–10 pm, all year.
The Bothy, Ashington. Walk-in or virtual waiting room. https://everyturn.org/crisis-support/safe-havens/ | 01670 336139
Cygnus Support: Counselling charity in Ashington providing mental health and wellbeing services. https://www.cygnussupport.com/ | admin@cygnussupport.com | 01670 853977
Mental Health Crisis Team – North (CNTW): 24-hour crisis assessment and home treatment ages 16+ https://bit.ly/455PZbo Tel: 030 123 1146 or 0800 652 2861 (both 24hr) | Deaf text: 07887 625 277
Northumberland Frontline: refer to local health and wellbeing services https://northumberlandfrontline.org.uk/
MIND Northumberland: Support for aged 16+ plus a range of recovery-focused mental health services. (8 am–10 pm)
https://www.tynesidemind.org.uk | admin@tynesidemind.org.uk | : 0191 477 4545 or 0330 174 3174
Harbour Domestic Abuse Support Service: Safe refuge accommodation, community support, Live chat. https://www.myharbour.org.uk/ | Email: info@myharbour.org.uk | Tel: 03 000 20 25 25
Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland: Sexual violence support for women and girls aged 13+. Mon–Thu 6 pm–8:30 pm https://rctn.org.uk/ | support@rctn.org.uk | 0800 035 2794
Kooth: Free mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, live chat, https://www.kooth.com/ Papyrus: Prevention of Young Suicide confidential support, preventing suicide in young people under 35.
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ | pat@papyrus-uk.org | 0800 068 4141 or text 88247 (24hr, every day)
NCOS – Northumberland County of Sanctuary: Volunteer-run charity welcoming and supporting asylum seekers. https://northumberland.cityofsanctuary.org/ | benh.ncos@yahoo.com | 07500 689 674
Azure supports people with learning disabilities, long-term illness, physical disabilities, or mental health difficulties to live independently, https://www.azure-charitable.co.uk/ | Tel: 01670 733966
Citizens Advice Northumberland: offers free, confidential, and impartial advice on debt, benefits, housing, legal matters, and more. https://www.citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk/ | 0808 278 7944
Age UK Northumberland: advice, advocacy, health, wellbeing, and befriending services for people aged 50+ on–Fri 9 am–5 pm. www.ageuk.org.uk/northumberland/ | info@ageuk-northumberland.org.uk | 01670 784 800
Veterans’ Support – Op COURAGE NORTH NHS mental health and wellbeing for veterans, serving personnel. https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/opcourage| Email: via website
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) support services for adults bereaved by suicide
https://uksobs.org/ | Email: email.support@uksobs.org | Tel: 0300 111 5065 (Mon–Sun 9 am–7 pm)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) helpline and webchat: anxiety, relationship issues, money worries, or suicidal thoughts. Open 365 days a year. https://www.thecalmzone.net/ | 0800 58 58 58 (5 pm–midnight, every day)
Escape Family Support trauma-informed support, counselling, advice, and wellbeing services for families, carers, children and others affected by a loved one’s drug or alcohol use across Northumberland.
24-hour Helpline: 07702 833944 | https://escapefamilysupport.org.uk/
NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies psychological therapy, ages 16+, depression, anxiety, stress, and couples therapy. https://www.mhm.org.uk/talking-therapies-northumberland | tmn.info@nhs.net | 0300 3030 700
NECA Gambling North-East: free, confidential advice, support and treatment for people affected by gambling harms, Tel: 0191 562 3309 | Email: gambling.northeast@neca.co.uk. https://neca.co.uk/neca-gambling/neca-gambling-north-east/
Northumberland Warm Hubs and Warm Spaces: Safe, warm, friendly community spaces offering refreshments, social activity, information, and advice https://ca-north.org.uk/supporting-individuals/warm-hubs
For local organisations, a more comprehensive list is available through Amble Town Council: ask@amble.gov.uk
Taxis
Gary’s Taxis: 07544 599030
Keith’s Taxis: 01670 761884 07599 871018
Haddaway Taxis (Hadston): 01670 761884
Cups A to B: 07950 414766
Julie’s support services:07341 538943
Bus timetables
X18: https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/find-a-service/x18-newcastle-to-morpeth-alnwick-seahouses-and-berwick
X20: https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/find-a-service/x20-newcastle-to-ashington-and-alnwick
Local political leaders
David Smith MP (Labour) david.smith.mp@parliament.uk
Glen Sanderson (Conservative, Leader of Northumberland County Council): 07730979739
Pauline Davidson (Reform, Councillor for Amble West with Warkworth) 07802385367
Amy Spriggs (Labour, Councillor for Amble East)
Scott Dickinson (Northumberland Labour leader): 07825035814
