Emergency repairs – if you have an emergency repair to report outside of our office hours, you can contact Orbis direct on 0151 343 4223
Gas – If you smell gas or have a problem with your meter, contact the National Grid on 0800 111 999 or go to National Grid
Electricity – For changing supplier, meter readings and paying bills, you can go to Scottish Power or call them on 08457 292292 or you can go to Ovo energy
Water – If you’re moving home, considering having a meter or have problems with your water pressure, you can contact United Utilities Plc or call them on 0845 7462200
Access to Social Care Team – If you need any adaptations to your property i.e. grab rails fitting, go to Access Social Care Team or call 01925 444239 or email asc@warrington.gov.uk
Housingplus – Gives free, confidential and independent information, help and advice to people living in Warrington who have housing problems. Go to Housingplus or call 01925 246868
Department for Work and Pensions – You can contact the DWP if you have any questions about welfare benefits, the State Pension, pension credits, winter fuel payments, cold weather payments or child support on 0845 377 1000
Citizens Advice Warrington (CAB) – Provide a free, impartial, confidential and free service to people needing advice on a wide range of subjects, including Legal, Debt, Welfare, Immigration and Nationality. A drop in service is provided Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm or by appointment in the afternoon. You can contact them by going to Citizens Advice Warrington or on 01925 246994
Jobcentre Plus – For help, advice and information on looking for a job, applying for benefits or emergency loans, go to Jobcentre Plus or call 0845 604 3719
Regulator of Social Housing – Responsible for the regulation of social housing providers. If you would like to know more, go to Regulator of Social Housing or email: enquiries@rsh.gov.uk
Under One Roof – If you are looking to be rehoused in Warrington, Under One Roof can provide you with a number of housing options and you can find out more or register by going to Under One Roof
Warrington Borough Council – For information on recycling & waste, travel in the area, Council Tax enquiries, or you would like to report an issue such as dangerous paving, graffiti or fly tipping you can go to WBC or call 01925 443 322
The Living Well Hub helps people to look after themselves, to live happily, healthily and independently for longer. It is an important part of Warrington’s widerLiving Well programme:
Living Well Hub | warrington.gov.uk
Whether you’re feeling great and want to stay that way, you’re a bit tired and fed up or you’re struggling to manage your feelings, WBC can point you to local and national information and resources. You can find tips ranging from how to boost your mood to where to get help if you’re unable to cope.
Happy? Ok? Sad? | warrington.gov.uk
Warrington Food Network
Warrington voluntary action hold the food network group, who’s mission is for everyone in Warrington to have equal access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food at all times.
You can find a map of food provision options on their website:
https://www.warringtonva.org.uk/warrington-food-network
Talking Points
Talking Points are places you can go to get friendly, face-to-face information, support and guidance to help you to live and stay well in Warrington:
Talking Points | warrington.gov.uk
Pathways to Recovery – Warrington
Everyone has the potential to change, and the Pathways team will work with you to help you to regain control of your life, tackle your problems and reach your goals, no matter how long it takes.
Everyone is an individual and may require different types of support to reach their goals. There are options and different pathways to recovery.
01925 415176. If it’s out of hours, please call 07919 558644 .
You can also email warringtonsms@cgl.org.uk.
Or visit their website: Pathways to Recovery drug and alcohol help Warrington
