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Emergency Duty Service

Emergency Duty Team Manager - April 2010
gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk

What is the Kirklees Emergency Duty Service?
It is a team of experienced social workers who can respond to Kirklees residents who have urgent needs when the social care offices are closed. There are normally two social workers on duty, one after 1am in the morning. All our social workers are qualified in childcare and child safeguarding, and most are Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP) under the Mental Health Act (1983). The Emergency Duty Service social workers are on duty to help both adults and children.

When does the Kirklees Emergency Duty Service operate?
The Emergency Duty Servic is open:
  • weekdays 5.15pm to 8.45am (from 4.45pm on Fridays).
  • weekends and bank holidays, 24 hours a day.
How do I contact the Emergency Duty Service?
Telephone 01924 326489

Residents of other local authorities need to contact their own out of hours' service.

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