Ahead of the festive period, we have collated some useful contact details for out-of-hours services and organisations.  

Midlothian Social Work: 0131 271 3900 / 0800 731 6969 (out of hours / emergency)

NHS 24: Non emergencies dial 111 (or contact GP) Police Scotland: Non emergencies dial 101 

For emergencies (ambulance, fire and police): dial 999 

Accident & Emergency Departments (A&E):

Aged 13 & over – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh: 0131 563 1000

Under 13 years – Royal Hospital for Sick Children: 0131 536 0000

All ages A&E Dept St. John’s Hospital, Livingston: 01506 532000 

Samaritans: 116 123 (free from mobile & landline) 

Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87 

Domestic Abuse Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 

Edinburgh Crisis Centre (mental health): 0131 537 6000 

Psychiatric Emergency Team: 0131 537 6000 

Antisocial Behaviour Helpline: 0131 529 7050 

If you smell Gas: 0800 111 999 

Water supply emergencies: 0845 600 8855 

Electricity power cuts: 

Scottish Hydro: 0800 300 999  

SP Energy Networks: call 105 to report power faults