Services and Support
Essential Numbers & Contacts:
Emergencies Call 999 or 112 from a mobile, non emergency - 101
Police
South Northants Police: Towcester
Northamptonshire Police Headquarters - 03000 111 222 - www.northants.police.uk
Thames Valley - 0845 850505 - www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Danielle Stone. Email: [email protected]
Health Centres
Watling Street Practice, Stony Stratford, The Health Centre 01908 568446 - www.watlingstreetpractice.com
Stonedean Practice - 01908 261155
Towcester Medical Centre - 01327 359953
Hospitals:
Milton Keynes General Hospital - 01908 660033 - www.mkuh.nhs.uk/
Northampton General Hospital - 01604 634700 - www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx
Dentists
Find a local dentist - www.dentistnearme.uk
Urgent dental care - for severe toothache, persistent and intense pain, dental abscess, broken or knocked-out tooth, bleeding in mouth, swelling, fractured, loose or displaced fillings, severe bleeding from gums, or acute conditions. Delaying urgent dental care can lead to more serious, long-term complications.
Contact your regular dentist unless you don’t have one, then call NHS 111.
www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/dental
Mental Health
Local support for concerns about your, a family member or friends mental health can be accessed:
MIND www.mind.org.uk
West Nortants Council links to mental health services and support for adults - West Northants mental health and wellbeing
Northamptonshire Healthcare 24/7 service including a text service for mental health, learning disability and autism services,
The Mental Health | NHFT
Support
Age UK Information - 01908 550700 or 01604 611200 - www.ageuk.org.uk/
Arthritis Care Information (Towcester) - 0854 650 4400 - www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Citizens Advice - www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Transport
Bus and Community Transport
Cosgrove is no longer served by a bus service.
Ability Community Bus Service (CIC) - subscribe to use this book in advance service on the regular routes or groups can book for one off journeys, similar to a taxi service. : www.abilitycic.org.uk/
Bus services and timetables - www.westnorthants.gov.uk/travel/bus-timetables
TADD (Towcester Area Door to Door) community transport volunteers support people to attend medical-related appointments and other venues which contribute to their well-being and independence and help combat loneliness and isolation.
www.towcesterareadoor2door.com
Cycling
Milton Keynes redway cycle routes map - getaroundmk.org.uk/interactive-map
Rail
National Rail Enquiries - www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Trainline - www.thetrainline.com/
Councils
West Northamptonshire Council - 0300 126 7000 - www.westnorthants.gov.uk/
West Northamptonshire Council - Environment health - www.westnorthants.gov.uk/environmental-health
Milton Keynes Council - 01908 691691 - www.milton-keynes.gov.uk
Northamptonshire Planning Applications - wnc.planning-register.co.uk/Search/Advanced
Problems with Utilities, Services and Products
Anglia Water - report an issue - www.anglianwater.co.uk/contact-us/
Gas leaks - call 0800 111 999 - cadentgas.com/emergencies/smell-gas
Trading Standards - report a concern - www.citizensadvice.org.uk
West Northamptonshire Fix my Street - Report or track reports to WNC - FixMyStreet
Roads & Pavement Issues, Blocked Drains, Obstructions
Identify and report issues with roads, pavements, blocked drains and obstructions to West Northamptonshire Council for maintenance. To report the issue:
Report issues from a phone to Fix my Street or Click here if using a PC. Upload pictures about the problem from your mobile phone. Use this portal to ensure WNC are informed and take action
Let your Parish Councillor know when you have identified and reported a problem and the Parish clerk will record, monitor and escalate when necessary..
Public Spaces Protection Order - Dog Control and Prohibition of Smoking in specific public places 2022 West Northamptonshire Council
Education and Support
Cosgrove Village Primary School - www.cosgroveprimary.org.uk/
SEND needs - West Northamptonshire Council guidance on available services for parents of youngsters with Special Educational Needs.
www.westnorthants.gov.uk/local-offer
Family Hubs in West Northamptonshire!
Family Hubs offer a safe and welcoming space and central point of access for all families with children aged 0 to 19 years (or 25 years for a young person with a special educational need or disability).They aim to bring everything together to help families get the right information and help when they need it, giving babies a great start for life and through to adolescence.