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.

Ashington Hirst Welfare Centre, Alexandra Road, NE63 9HN
Thursday 12 Nov 2009, 14:00 to 15:30 and 16:15 to 19:15
Thursday 17 Dec 2009, 14:00 to 15:30 and 16:15 to 19:15
Thursday 11 Feb 2010, 14:00 to 15:30 and 16:15 to 19:15
Thursday 04 Mar 2010, 14:00 to 15:30 and 16:15 to 19:15
Thursday 08 Apr 2010, 14:00 to 15:30 and 16:15 to 19:15
For more information or to book an appointment visit www.blood.co.uk.
Wansbeck Ashington Central - Coun Tom Wilson
Tel: 01670 811555
E-mail: TSWilson@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Wansbeck Bothal - Coun Simon Reed
Tel: 01670 810119
E-mail: SIReed@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Wansbeck College - Coun Jimmy Sawyer
Tel: 01670 850942
E-mail: JSawyer@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Wansbeck Haydon - Coun Marcia K. Bircham
Tel: 01670 819287
E-mail: MBircham@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Wansbeck Hirst - Coun Ken Parry
Tel: 01670 855085
E-mail: KEParry@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Wansbeck Seaton with Newbiggin West- Coun James (Jim) Lang
Tel: 01670 856911
E-mail: JimLang@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Wansbeck MP Denis Murphy:
Tel: 020 7219 3000
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This Northumberland County Council page has information about opening hours and services available at Ashington Library and Hirst Library.
View general information about household rubbish collection from Northumberland County Council.
Northumbria Police: 03456 043 043
Crimestoppers: 0800 555111
Northumberland Fire Brigade:
Ashington fire station: 01670 520253
North East Ambulance Service: 0191 4302000.
Wansbeck General Hospital: 0844 811 8111
GPs:
Laburnun Medical Group - 01670 813376
Lintonville Medical Group - 01670 812772
Seaton Hirst Medical Group - 01670 811811
Nursery Park Medical Group - 01670 528100
Northumbrian Water:
General Enquiries - 0845 717 1100
Report a flood - 0800 3287648
Environment Agency: 08708 506 506
NHS Direct: 0845 4647
Type your postcode into the Post Office's branch locator to find your nearest branch.
View information from Northumberland County Council on roadworks happening in Northumberland.
You can find out the latest fuel prices for the Ashington area at www.petrolprices.com.







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