Members of the public are being reminded they can access walk-in centres and minor injury units throughout the region during the festive season.
No appointments are needed - you can walk in to use any of the services.
Walk-in centres are available for treatment of minor illnesses or injuries without an appointment for all patients except children under two years old.
Blood donor sessions will be held at Northumberland Hall in Alnwick (NE66 1TN) on the following dates:
Sunday 22 Nov 2009, 11:00 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 16:30
Thursday 10 Dec 2009, 14:30 to 19:00
Sunday 17 Jan 2010, 11:00 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 16:30
Wednesday 10 Feb 2010, 10:00 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 16:00
Sunday 14 Mar 2010, 11:00 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 16:30
Thursday 15 Apr 2010, 14:00 to 19:00
For more information or to book an appointment visit www.blood.co.uk.
Northumbria Police: 03456 043 043
Crimestoppers: 0800 555111
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service:
Alnwick fire station 01665 606097
North East Ambulance Service: 0191 430-2000.
Alnwick Infirmary: 0844 811 8111
GPs:
Infirmary Drive Medical Group - 01665 602388
Bondgate Practice Alnwick - 01665 510888
Bondgate Practise Embleton - 01665 576635
Bondgate Practise Longhoughton - 01665 577380
Northumbrian Water:
General Enquiries - 0845 717 1100
Report a flood - 0800 3287648
Environment Agency: 08708 506 506
NHS Direct: 0845 4647
Northumberland County Council: 01670 533 000
Homes for Northumberland: 0845 600 6400
Check out the forecasts for Alnwick and Boulmer.

Environment Agency North East flood warnings »
Severe weather warnings for the North East » (Met Office)
This Northumberland County Council page has information about opening hours and services available at Alnwick Library.
View general information about household rubbish collection from Northumberland County Council.
Type your postcode into the Post Office's branch locator to find the branch closest to you.
Alnwick - Coun. Gordon Castle
Tel: 01665 604664
E-mail: GCastle@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Lesbury - Coun. Roger Styring
Tel: 01665 830531
E-mail: ROStyring@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Longhoughton - Coun. John Taylor
Tel: 01665 603825
E-mail: JTaylor@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Shilbottle - Coun. Trevor Thorne
Tel: 01665 570249 / 01665 570206
E-mail: TNThorne@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Berwick MP Sir Alan Beith
Tel: 01665 602 901 / 020 7219 3540.
www.alanbeith.org.uk
View information from Northumberland County Council on roadworks happening in Northumberland.
You can find out the latest fuel prices for the Alnwick area at www.petrolprices.com.

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