Emergency Services
Emergency Services
999: Ambulance, Fire, Police Phone: 999
Greater Manchester Police Wythenshawe 999 is for use when an “immediate” response is required and should only be used in cases where a crime is happening now or if anyone is in immediate danger • Call 999 • Tell the operator which emergency service you want • Wait to be connected to the emergency service • Tell the emergency service: • where the trouble is • what the trouble is • where you are and the number of the phone you are using. Never make a false call; you could risk the lives of others that really need help.
Wythenshawe Police Station Poundswick Lane Wythenshawe Switchboard: 872 5050 Neighbourhood Policing Team: Inspector: 856 4882 Sergeants: 856 4883 Enquiries: 856 4832 Website: www.gmp.police.uk
Gas Leaks Emergency Phone: 0800 111 999
If you smell gas at home: • Find the main gas tap and turn it off • Phone Transco, the gas emergency service on 0800 111 999 • Don’t light any flames and put out cigarettes/candles etc • Don’t switch electrical appliances or lights off or on. • Open windows and doors • Check whether the gas cooker has been left turned on but unlit and check other sources of gas, such as the pilot light on hot water or central heating boilers
Racial Harassment The Race Hate Reporting Line Freephone: 0800 083 0007 The race and hate crime report line is available to anyone in Manchester who may wish to report a hate crime or incident.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Fire Station Brownley Road Wythenshawe M22 5FG Contact: Danny Settle Phone: 608 1102 Fax: 608 1100 Email: settled@manchesterfire.gov.uk
In the event of a fire call 999 and ask for the Fire Service Advice on fire prevention and safety at work or home For a free home fire risk assessment call 0800 555 815.
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Manchester has a proud tradition of welcoming people from abroad. Most people in Manchester are friendly and tolerant. Racial Harassment is illegal in the UK, which is persecuting, insulting or attacking someone, or damaging their property because of their colour, race, nationality or ethnic origin Examples of racial harassment may include: • shouting racial insults or abuse • stirring up racial hatred in others • causing damage to houses or other property • racist words or slogans written on doors and walls • spitting and other offensive behaviour • physical attacks in the street, home or other places All of these acts are crimes, and the people committing them can be taken to court. Refugees have the same right to legal protection from racial harassment as any other UK resident.
Domestic Violence
Greater Manchester Police Northenden Northenden Police Station Ford Lane Northenden M22 4WP Centralised Switchboard Phone: 872 5050 Neighbourhood Policing Team: Inspector: 856 4546 Sergeants: 856 4984 Enquiries: 856 4982
Local Police stations usually hold lists of late-night emergency numbers including doctors on call, chemists, garages, locksmiths and glaziers. Local stations can also provide help and advice about crime prevention and household security. • If you or your property is being attacked we will come and help you • If you tell us about things after they have happened, we will look into what has happened • Our service is confidential and we can help you prevent crime. • We will investigate crime when it occurs • We offer advice on all crime and disorder problems Open for enquiries: Mon to Fri: 8.00am - 6.00pm Sat: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Local Police stations usually hold lists of late-night emergency numbers including doctors on call, chemists, garages, locksmiths and glaziers. Local stations can also provide helpful advice about crime prevention and household security. Not open to public.
National Domestic Violence Helpline Phone: 0808 200 0247 Manchester Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline Phone: 636 7525 Women’s Aid: (See Community: Support section of this directory) If you are a victim of domestic violence, or if you are in danger, telephone 999 and ask for the Police or go to your local police station.
Domestic violence is the abuse of one person within a personal relationship by another. It is an act or actions that force you to alter your behaviour. If you live in fear of how your family may react to your behaviour you may be experiencing domestic violence. The violence can be physical, emotional, psychological, financial or sexual. For example not letting you have food or money or stopping you from going out of the home alone. • In the UK most domestic violence is a criminal offence. • There are special organisations to help refugees who suffer domestic violence. • The police can take action to protect women and children, who can go to live in safe accommodation.
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