Who should/can I contact?

🆘 Emergency Services

Emergency Numbers

  • 999 - Life-threatening emergencies
  • 112 - Alternative emergency number (works same as 999)
  • NHS 111 - Medical advice (24/7, free)
  • 101 - Police non-emergency (charged call)

🏢 Seven Steps Contacts

Main Office: 0114 376 7000

Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

  • General enquiries and manager contact
  • Equals card top-ups (office hours only)
  • HR and admin queries

Call: 0114 376 7000

Short Breaks: 0114 327 1620

24/7 for Short Breaks specific issues

Call: 0114 327 1620

Out of Hours: Two Numbers Available

Evenings, weekends, bank holidays

  • Emergency support needed
  • Serious incidents
  • Urgent manager support

SL & Comm:

07511 921777

Short Breaks:

07932 933325

🛡️ Safeguarding

Important Available 24/7 for safeguarding concerns

🏛️ Other Services

📞 When to call which number

Call 999 when:
  • Life is in danger
  • Serious injury or medical emergency
  • Crime in progress
  • Fire emergency
Call Seven Steps Office when:
  • During office hours for general support
  • Equipment issues
  • Admin queries
  • Requesting Equals top-ups
Call Out of Hours when:
  • Outside office hours AND need immediate help
  • Serious incident occurred
  • Safeguarding concern can't wait

Quick Reference Card:

EMERGENCY: 999

MEDICAL ADVICE: 111

SEVEN STEPS: 0114 376 7000

OUT OF HOURS (SL & COMM): 07511 921777

OUT OF HOURS (SHORT BREAKS): 07932 933325

SAFEGUARDING: 0114 273 4908