We offer specialist health services in a non-judgmental, discreet and friendly environment.
Please be aware we are closed on all Scottish public holidays
Contact Us
22-24 Spittal Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9DU
Telephone number: 0131 537 8300
When We Are Open
Main Reception on Spittal Street
Monday-Friday 8.45am – 4.30pm
The Exchange on Lady Lawson Street
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 12.30pm – 4.30pm, Thursday 10.30am – 4.30pm. However, please attend the reception at any time during operating hours if you require injecting equipment.
How to Access Our Service
The Harm Reduction Team can be accessed in the following ways:
- Drop-in anytime during The Exchange opening hours for injecting equipment provision (needle exchange), dry blood spot testing for blood borne viruses or Naloxone supply
- Those using steroids and other image and performance and enhancing drugs can use The Exchange for injecting equipment; however, there is a specialist Steroid Clinic open every Monday (except Monday holidays) between 5pm and 7pm
- Women’s Clinic: Drop-in Thursdays 2.30pm – 7pm (closed 4.30pm – 5pm)
- Wound Clinic: Drop-in Thursdays 10.30am – 1.30pm
- Dental services: Drop-in – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 12.30pm to 4pm (Names will be added to drop-in 12pm onwards and it is advised you attend as close to 12pm as possible if you want to be seen that day) – Appointments for the Dental service will only be given after attending the Drop-in.
- C:card: Drop-in during office hours for condoms and lubricants
How to Find Us
Public transport
Any bus stopping at Lothian Road or the West End of Princes Street gives easy access to the centre. The number 2 and 35 bus stops at West Port, close to Lady Lawson Street entrance.
Parking information
Car park
Castle Terrace
Edinburgh
EH1 2EW
0870 606 7050
Spittal Street Centre is within the Edinburgh Low Emission Zone – The City of Edinburgh Council
