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Christmas 2025 Closure and revised hours 2026 – Plus EMERGENCY NUMBERS
18th December 2025
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Collections
Collections at the Unity Centre will be closed from 12:15 on Tuesday 23rd December and reopen at 09:30 on Tuesday 6th January.
From Tuesday 6th January 2026 Collections at the Unity Centre will ONLY BE ON TUESDAYS from 09:30 until 15:30.
Donations and Dropoffs
Donations and Dropoffs at the Warehouse will be closed from 12:30 on Tuesday 23rd December and reopen 09:30 on Tuesday 6th January.
From Tuesday 6th January 2026 Donations and Dropoffs at the Warehouse will be from 09:30 to 12:30 on both Tuesdays and Thursdays.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS DURING THIS PERIOD
Immediate Life-Threatening Emergencies
999: For immediate danger or emergencies.
Health & Mental Health
- NHS 111: For urgent health advice when it’s not a 999 emergency (dial 111 or use the online service).
- RDaSH 24/7 Mental Health Helpline: 0800 652 9571 (Text: 07974 603 610).
- Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7).
- Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393 (for mental health support).
CLICK HERE for Rotherham Council Emergency Numbers (Out-of-Hours)
- Council House Repairs/Homelessness: 01709 336009.
- Emergency Highways Issues: 01709 336003.
- Children & Young People’s Services: 01709 336080.
- Adult Social Care (Single Point of Access): 01709 822330.
- Other General Council Emergencies: 01709 382121.
Domestic Abuse & Violence
- National Domestic Violence Helpline (Refuge): 0808 2000 247 (24/7)
Utilities
- National Gas Emergency Service: 0800 111 999 (for gas leaks).
- Northern PowerGrid: 105 (for power cuts).