Members of the public are being reminded they can access walk-in centres and minor injury units throughout the region during the festive season.
No appointments are needed - you can walk in to use any of the services.
Walk-in centres are available for treatment of minor illnesses or injuries without an appointment for all patients except children under two years old.
The next blood donor sessions in Wooler take place at Glendale Middle School, NE71 6QG on the following dates:
Sunday 20 Dec 2009, 11:15 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 17:00
Sunday 18 Apr 2010, 11:15 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 17:00
There are other sessions in Berwick, Alnwick and Thropton.
For information and to book an appointment, visit www.blood.co.uk.
Check the forecasts Wooler and the Cheviot Hills.

Environment Agency North East flood warnings »
Severe weather warnings for the North East » (Met Office)
This Northumberland County Council page has information about opening hours and services available at Wooler Library.
View general information about household rubbish collection from Northumberland County Council.
Northumbria Police: 01661 872555
Crimestoppers: 0800 555111
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service:
Wooler fire station 01668 283430
North East Ambulance Service: 0191 430-2000.
Alnwick Infirmary , Berwick Infirmary: 0844 811 8111
Rothbury Community Hospital: 01669 620 555
GPs:
Burnhouse Road Surgery: 01668 281575
Glendale Surgery: 01668 281740
Northumbrian Water:
General Enquiries - 0845 717 1100
Report a flood - 0800 3287648
Environment Agency: 08708 506 506
The Environment Agency's Floodline: 0845 988-1188
Register with the Floodline service to have an automated message sent to your telephone when your home or business becomes at risk of flooding.
NHS Direct: 0845 4647
Northumberland County Council: 01670 533000
Berwick Borough Housing (and 24hr domestic abuse helpline): 08000 461451
Wooler Councillor Anthony Murray:
Tel: 01668 281062
ANMurray@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Berwick MP Sir Alan Beith:
Tel: 01665 602 901 / 020 7219 3540.
www.alanbeith.org.uk
Enter your postcode into the Post Office's branch locator to find your nearest branch.
You can find out the latest fuel prices for the Wooler area at www.petrolprices.com.
View information from Northumberland County Council on roadworks happening in Northumberland.





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