If you are struggling to manage at home:
Are there any other family members who can support you safely?
If you don’t have this option, contact your Local Social Work Department (Health and Social Care Service) for advice and support.
Here are some useful contacts:
Edinburgh
- Phone 0131 200 2324
- Website www.edinburgh.gov.uk or www.edinburghhsc.scot
- Email socialcaredirect@edinburgh.gov.uk
East Lothian
- Phone 01875 824309
- Website www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- Email: communityaccess@eastlothian.gov.uk
Midlothian
- Phone 0131 2713900
- Website www.midlothian.gov.uk
- Email: swccenquiries@midlothian.gov.uk
West Lothian
- Phone 01506 280000 or 01506 284848
- Website www.westlothian.gov.uk
- Email: adultsocialcare@westlothian.gov.uk