Emergency Information

Primary Emergency Numbers

• Ambulance Service and A&E Information
• Fire
• Police

Secondary Emergency Numbers

• Electrical Helpline
• Gas Helpline
• Water Helpline

Ambulance and A&E Information

Desford and its' surrounding villages are within the East Midlands Ambulance Service area of responsibility.

In an emergency telephone: 999

For non-emergencies call NHS Direct: 0845 46 47

The nearest Accident and Emergency Unit is located at:

Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW

Telephone: 0300 303 1573

Fire

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service is responsible for covering Desford and its' surrounding villages.

In an emergency telephone: 999

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Police

The local Police Service for Desford and its' surrounding villages is the Leicestershire Constabulary. Desford comes under the Bosworth Beat area of responsibility.

In an emergency telephone: 999

For non-emergencies telephone: 0116 222 2222

Electrical Helpline

If you spot a potential hazard on or near an overhead electricity line, warn anyone in the vicinity to evacuate the area and contact the National Grid:

Telephone: 0800 404090

In the event of a power cut, please contact our local provider Central Networks:

Telephone: 0800 0568090

Gas Helpline

To report an emergency, call the National Gas Emergency Service:

Telephone: 0800 111999

Water Helpline

If you find a leak or burst pipe in your home, you should telephone a plumber immediately.

If you see a water leak or burst pipe in the road, on a pavement or any other place or a sewerage related problems, contact Severn Trent Water:

Telephone: 0800 7834444

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