Useful links

The following links are all very useful for people that live, work and/or visit in Huncote.

Essential Services

Emergency Services

Power, energy and water

Gas Emergency
Severn Trent Water
Smart Meters - A guide from gov.uk about domestic smart meters
Smart Meters - Information for Non-Domestic Smart Meters
Western Power Distribution - For power supply issues you can contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Other

The new NHS 111 service is now available to everyone and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones - just dial 111.

You should use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it is not a life threatening situation - visit www.nhs.uk/111.

Enderby Urgent Care Centre
Mill Lane, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 4LX
Tel: 0300 1000 409
Open: weekdays 6:30pm-9pm, weekends and bank holidays 9am-7pm
Oadby Urgent Care Centre
18 The Parade, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5BJ
Tel: 0116 271 1360
Open: weekdays 8am-9pm, weekends and bank holidays 8am-8pm

Enderby Medical Centre
Shortridge Lane, Enderby, Leicestershire LE19 4LY
Tel: 0116 286 6088
Fax: 0116 284 4938
Out of Hours: NHS 111
Narborough Health Centre
Thornton Drive, Narborough, Leicestershire LE19 2GX
Tel: 0116 286 2386
Fax: 0116 286 7009
Out of Hours: NHS 111
The Limes Medical Centre
65 Leicester Road, Narborough, Leicestershire LE19 2DU
Tel: 0116 286 4421
Fax:
Out of Hours: NHS 111 / 0845 045 0397
The Old School Surgery
Hinckley Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire LE9 4LJ
Appointments: 01455 271 442
Fax: 01455 274 526
Enquiries: 01455 271 445
Out of Hours: NHS 111 from 6.30pm, Weekends & Bank Holidays
The Orchard Medical Practice
Orchard Road, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire LE9 6RG
Tel: 01455 282 599
Fax: 01455 286 772
Out of Hours: NHS 111 / 0845 045 0411

Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Adult Care & Support Services Directory
Your essential guide to choosing and paying for care and support in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Samaritans - 116 123 from any phone
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone.
Telephone: 08457 909090
Tackling Loneliness in Leicestershire
The Loneliness Toolkit for Leicestershire comprises of an 8-page booklet, which provides lots of useful information to help people reduce feelings of loneliness. It also has information about local sources of support, as well as how to get involved in community groups, projects and activities. A shorter 2-page summary document has also been produced.

Huncote Community Primary School - An Academy Trust
Denman Lane, Huncote, Leicestershire LE9 3BS
0116 286 4105
Brockington College
Blaby Road, Leicester, Enderby, Leicestershire LE19 4AQ
0116 286 3722
Lutterworth College
Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4EW
01455 554 101
Ofsted
For information on inspections for schools, colleges, nurseries and childminding services.

A list of Foodbanks available to Blaby District residents:-

If you know of any other foodbanks operating in your local community, would you please forward their contact details to the Clerk.

Arriva (Midlands)
- 50A Bus route (service ceased 21 April 2017, replaced by X84)
- 50 Bus route (Operated by Arriva) (Leicester - Narborough)
- X55 Bus route (Operated by Hinckleybus - service ceased 1 October 2022)
- X84 Bus route (Operated by Hinckleybus)
Birmingham Airport
Choose How You Move
CommBus

Community Transport in Blaby District (PDF, 4.2 Mb)
Details of community transport schemes within Blaby district.
Could you become a volunteer driver? (PDF, 3.9 Mb)
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer driver for one of the community transport schemes within Blaby district? Have a look at this leaflet for more information.

Arts & Entertainment Venues
Links to a variety of different venues throughout the local area which may be of interest to local people looking for something to do.
Blaby Homes
Applying for Social Housing.
Census details for Huncote
Census details are available from Leicestershire Libraries.
Community Directory
Details of local groups and businesses, which may be of interest to local people.
EMH Homes
Locally managed, homes for rent and shared ownership in and around the East Midlands.
Flag Flying Protocol
Protocol for flying British flags.
Huncote Community Library
Huncote's new community library, staffed, funded, and supported by local people.
Open Monday 2-5pm, Wednesday 4-6pm, Friday 2-5pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm