Useful telephone numbers and services in Perthshire

EMERGENCY SERVICES (A-Z)

ELECTRICITY  - Hydro Electric, (0800) 300999; ScottishPower, (0845) 2727999.

FIRE  - Only dial 999 in an emergency. Local offices provide advice about fire safety. Perth (01738) 622226.

FLOODING  - SEPA 24-hour floodline, (0845) 988 1188.

GAS - Transco, (0800) 111 999.

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL - Emergency numbers outwith office hours; Housing (0845) 3011110; Roads and Transport (0845) 3011150 (Perth) and (0845) 3011160 (Blairgowrie); Social Work (0845) 3011120.

POLICE - Only dial 999 or 112 in an emergency. The Police offer helpful advice on crime prevention and household security. Western Division Headquarters on 0845 600 5705.

WATER - Scottish Water 24-hour emergency line, (0845 601 8855).

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                             

HEALTHCARE (A-Z)

FAMILY PLANNING - Drumhar Health Centre, Perth, (01738) 564272).

HOSPITALS - PERTH; Perth Royal Infirmary (01738) 623311, Murray Royal (01738) 621151; ABERFELDY; Cottage Hospital (01887 820314); AUCHTERARDER; St Margaret’s (01764 662246); BLAIRGOWRIE; Cottage Hospital (01250) 874466; CRIEFF; Cottage Hospital (01764) 653173; PITLOCHRY; Community Hospital (01796) 472052.

NHS HELPLINE - Offers advice on NHS and health services locally, (0800) 224488.

PHARMACIES - Open on Sundays; PERTH - Asda Pharmacy, Dunkeld Road (10am-6pm); BLAIRGOWRIE - W.Davidson, Wellmeadow (10am-11am every second Sunday) (01250) 870282; CRIEFF - Lloyds Pharmacy, High Street (on rota) (01764) 652727.

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                             

HELPLINES AND OTHER SERVICES (A-Z)

Al-Anon - For families and friends of alcoholics, (0141) 339 8884.

Alcoholics Anonymous - (08457) 697 555.

Cats Protection - Cat rescue group, (07050) 184307.

Childline - For children in trouble or danger, (0800 1111).

CATH - Churches Action for the Homeless Emergency daytime (01738) 580188 or out of office (01738) 449331.

CHILDCARE INFORMATION SERVICE , Perth and Kinross  - Helpline 0845 601 4477.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU - Citizens Advice Bureau, 7 Atholl Crescent. Free, impartial, independent advice on a wide range of issues. Telephone 01738 450580 for advice and 01738 450581 for appointments. Outreach advice surgeries at Aberfeldy, Crieff, Blairgowrie, Pitlochry and Kinross

DISABILITY INFORMATION SERVICE IN PERTHSHIRE - Provides contact details for disability-related queries, (01738) 440099.

PADS - Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society - (01764) 684491.

GAMBLERS’ ANONYMOUS - Help and support is offered every Tuesday from 7.30–9.30pm at the Caladh Centre, 6 Milne Street, Perth.

PERTH PRISON VISITOR’S CENTRE - Helpline, (01738) 625470.

PERTH WOMAN’S AID - 49 York Place, Perth PH2 8EH. Our office opening hours are Monday to Friday 9:30am – 4pm. Telephone number: 01738 639043.

POST OFFICE SERVICES - PERTH; South Street (01738) 637424, Delivery Office (01738) 450327; BLAIRGOWRIE (01250) 872766; CRIEFF (01764) 652720; PITLOCHRY (01796) 472386.

PRINCESS ROYAL TRUST CARERS’ CENTRE - For information, advice and support on carers’ issues. 01738 567076.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT - Perth and Kinross Traveline (0845 3011130); National Rail Enquiries (08457) 484950; Traveline (0870) 6082608.

SAMARITANS - Provide confidential, emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress and despair. Perth (01738) 626666 or (08457) 909090.

VICTIM SUPPORT - Services for people affected by crime. Perth (01738) 567171

WOMEN’S RAPE & SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE P&K - Helpline 01738 630965. Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm; Tuesday and Sunday evenings 7pm-9pm. 24 hour answering machine.

YOUTH ENQUIRY SERVICE - St Johns Place, Perth (01738) 639909.