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Crisis & out-of-hours contacts (children & families)

Key numbers if things escalate–social care, safeguarding, and urgent repairs.

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Who it's for: Parents & carers, Professionals, Children & young people

Not yet verified Last checked 16 Jul 2026. Always confirm details with the service before relying on them.

Step by step

  1. Safeguarding

    If a child is in immediate danger, has been left alone or is missing, call 999. Otherwise contact Northamptonshire MASH on 0300 126 7000 for advice or to raise a concern; the same number covers North and West Northamptonshire and is used out of hours. You can also email MASH@nctrust.co.uk where appropriate. Check the live NCT and NSCP pages before relying on contact details.

  2. Mental health (24/7)

    For urgent mental health support in Northamptonshire, call the NHFT Mental Health Number on 0800 448 0828, available 24 hours a day, every day. Use NHS 111 for urgent help when appropriate and 999 in an emergency. Check the current NHFT page for young-person and text/chat routes.

  3. Wheelchair repairs (urgent)

    Blatchford repair: 01536 511025 (emergency out of hours also via this number).

  4. Community equipment repairs

    Millbrook Healthcare repairs/replacements: 0330 124 1219.

  5. Health advice now

    NHS 111 online/phone for urgent but non-life-threatening health issues.

Source: https://nctrust.co.uk/report-a-concern-or-request-support/

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