Members of the public trying to telephone the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) in Gorleston have been told to avoid calling the main switchboard number, as it is currently unavailable.

Usually, callers can reach the switchboard to be put through to the right department on 01493 452452.

But whilst engineers work to restore the main number, hospitals chiefs are asking people to call one of the following numbers:

• 01493 653432

• 01493 652084

• 01493 653470

• 01493 653113

• 01493 440056

• 01493 653476

• 01493 651119

• 01493 442929

• 01493 602862

• 01493 440699

• 01493 442840

All of these numbers will take callers through to the switchboard, where they can be forwarded on.