Here are some important emergency and support contact numbers that are relevant for Blaby, Leicester / Leicestershire:
π¨ Emergency Services
- 999 / 112 β For police, fire, or ambulance emergencies.
- Leicestershire Police (non-emergency) β 101
- Leicestershire Fire & Rescue (general enquiries) β 0116 210 5555
π§ Mental Health & Crisis Support
- Mental Health Central Access Point (24-hour, Leicestershire) β 0808 800 3302
- NHS 111 (mental health option) β 111 (select option 2 for mental health)
- Text Support (mental health) β 0748 063 5199 (response within ~12 hours)
- Life Links (Blaby / Oadby / Wigston) β 0800 023 4575
- SANEline (mental health helpline, 16+) β 0300 304 7000, open 16:30β22:30 daily
π Domestic Abuse / Sexual Violence
- Blaby Domestic Abuse Outreach β 0116 272 7637
- Local Domestic Abuse Helpline (Leicester/Leicestershire) β 0808 80 200 28
- Text-only Domestic Abuse Support β 07715 994 962
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline β 0808 2000 247
- Sexual Assault Referral Centre (Juniper Lodge) β 0116 273 3330
πͺ Social / Council Support
- Blaby District Council (Customer Services) β 0116 275 0555
- Blaby District Council (out of hours emergencies) β 0844 736 9545
- Adult Social Care (Leicestershire) β 0116 305 0004 (urgent)
- Adult Social Care (Emergency Duty Team, out of hours) β 0116 305 0888
π Flooding / Drainage Contacts
- Environment Agency (24-hr Incident Hotline) β 0800 80 70 60
- Floodline (flood warnings / advice) β 0345 988 1188
- Leicestershire County Council β Flood Risk / Local Flood Authority
- Report a flood (online) https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/flooding-and-drainage/report-a-flood
- Phone (office hours): 0116 305 0001 l
- Email: flooding@leics.gov.uk
- Report a flood (online) https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/flooding-and-drainage/report-a-flood
- Blocked road drains / gullies β Leicestershire Highways: 0116 305 0001
- Sewer flooding (sewage or wastewater) β Severn Trent Water: 0800 783 4444
- Canal flooding β Canal & River Trust: 0303 040 4040 (or 0800 479 9947 for 24-hr)
π’ Council & Local Support (Flooding)
- Blaby District Council (Customer Services): 0116 275 0555
- Blaby District Council (out of hours): 0844 736 9545 blaby.gov.uk
- British Red Cross (emotional support after flooding): 0808 196 3651
π€ Samaritans (Emotional Support)
- Helpline (24/7): 116 123 Samaritans+2Samaritans+2
- Leicester Branch Address: 1a Elmfield Avenue, Leicester, LE2 1RB Samaritans+1
- Branch Phone: 0116 270 5500 Charity Register
- Email: leicester@samaritans.org Charity Register
π₯« Food Banks in/around Blaby
Food Bank / Service | Contact & Details |
| Mission:Foodbank | Email: support@missionfoodbank.org blaby.gov.uk |
| Leicester South Foodbank | Phone: 07912 194783, also 07973 145019 or 07773 054894 Email: info@leicestersouth.foodbank.org.uk Address: The Kings Centre, 56 Bull Head Street, Wigston, LE18 1PA Uses a voucher referral system. www.leicestershire.gov.uk/popular-now/directories/information-and-support-directory/leicester-south-foodbank |
| Lutterworth & Villages Foodbank | Email: info@lutterworthvillages.foodbank.org.uk Address: St Maryβs Church, Church Gate Centre, Church Gate, Lutterworth, LE17 4AN. Serves Harborough and Blaby District. |
| Glenfield Community Food Hub | Drop-in hub for Glenfield / nearby areas. Operates alternate Saturdays, 9amβ12pm. Location: The Annex (old library), off Station Road, Glenfield, LE3 8BQ. |
| Community Fridge β Glen Parva | Address: Glen Parva War Memorial Hall, Dorothy Avenue, LE2 9JD. Open: Tuesdays, 2:30pm β 4pm (or earlier if food runs out). |