Local information for over the Christmas Period.
Pharmacy Opening Times
Over Christmas and new year bank holidays, many local pharmacies will not be open as usual.
Christmas pharmacy opening times
Warm Spaces
Warm spaces in the borough of Rochdale are places where local people can gather for free in a warm, safe, welcoming place and enjoy a free drink, activities and access to other services.
Support with food
If you cannot afford the food you need you may be able to get help from a food bank.
You need a voucher to use a food bank. You can get a voucher from your doctor, health visitor, social worker, local citizens advice or charity organisation. Your local food bank can provide emergency food for at least 3 days.
Cost of living support
Help with energy bills, housing, benefits, foodbanks, childcare costs and more
NHS 111
Feeling unwell but not sure where to go? Contact NHS 111. They can give you expert advice and are open 24/7 - even over Christmas and New year!
Report a crime or incident
Emergency - 999
Call 999 if:
- a serious offence is in progress or has just been committed
- someone is in immediate danger or harm
- property is in danger of being damaged
- a serious disruption to the public is likely
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use the textphone service 18000 or text us on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service.
Non-emergency - 101
Call 101 for non-emergency enquiries.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use the textphone service on 18001 101.
