Edinburgh

Stroke and young people
www.firrhillcentre.com
Firrhill Day Centre (South Edinburgh)
257 Colinton Road
Edinburgh EH14 1DW
0131 441 7162

Stroke and young people
www.craighall.org.uk
Craighall Day Centre (North Edinburgh)
210 Ferry Road
Edinburgh EH6 4RB
0131 551 2194

Headway Edinburgh
www.edinburghheadway.org.uk
Edinburgh Headway Group is a Registered Scottish Charity dedicated to helping and supporting the traumatically head injured their families and carers. Premises at Peffer Place are open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm and offer a range of therapeutic and rehabilitative activities that include fitness reflexology and social activities.
Unit 4, 27 Peffer Place
Edinburgh
EH16 4BB
0131 370 0393

Get up and Go
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
List of activities groups etc. in Edinburgh for the over 50’s.
Waverley Court Business Centre C1
4 East Market Street
Edinburgh EH8 8BG
0131 529 7988

ECAS
http://www.ecas-edinburgh.org/
As a fun and friendly organisation Ecas provides all kinds of opportunities for physically disabled people to get together and enjoy themselves. Ecas will provide transport from the class to your home if you do not have your own transport and may be able to provide limited support with transport costs to get you to a class if you meet certain criteria. Our fees are kept as low as possible and we do not charge those who meet set criteria. There are 2 Swimming classes at the Thistle Foundation. Yoga is at both the Firhill Centre (257 Colinton Road) and Norton Park (57 Albion Road off Easter Road). Two Art classes are held at the Firrhill Centre (Colinton Road). The third Art class and 2 Craft classes are held at Norton Park 57 Albion Road (off Easter Road). Computing is also at Norton Park. We have a free Internet cafe at Norton Park – follow the link for full details.
Ecas Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
0131 475 2344

Ageing Well
The Ageing Well project promotes healthy lifestyles for older people. Our volunteers who are all over 50 help us to achieve this by encouraging and supporting participation in physical activity.
North East Edinburgh
19-21 Buchanan Street
Edinburgh EH6 8SQ
0131 553 2559

North East Edinburgh Ageing Well Project
19-South Central Edinburgh –
141 London Road
Edinburgh EH7 6AE
0131 652 2178

The Thistle Foundation
www.thistle.org.uk
The Thistle Foundation gym is a warm friendly relaxed environment where gym members of all abilities are supported to improve their health and fitness levels. The fully accessible gym hosts a range of exercise equipment. The gym is continually supervised by professional staff. The gym is also available to hire. Annual membership is just £15 plus £2 per visit. Membership is open to all members of the public over 16. Opening Hours: Mon 8.15am – 1.15pm & 2.30pm -7pm. Tues 8.15am – 7pm. Wed 8.15am – 7pm. Thurs 8.15 -1.15pm & 2.30pm – 7pm. Fri 8.15am -1.15pm. Sat 9am -12noon.
Emma Hollands 0131 661 3366

M.I.L.A.N. Day Centre
Neena Agarwal Ethnic Catering 3 Days Tue/Wed/Thu
Portlee Hawkhill Avenue
Edinburgh
0131 475 2307

Inverleith Lunch Club
Inverleith Parish Church. Tue/Thur
Inverleith Parish Church
Ferry Road
Edinburgh
0131 552 3919

Wardie Parish Church
Wardie Club meets every week in the Upper Hall on Wednesdays at 2pm except during the Autumn and Winter period up to the Easter holiday. It is a group for retired men and women. There is a varied programme of speakers and a warm welcome is always given to new faces.
Wardie Parish Church
Primrose Bank Road
Edinburgh EH5 3JE
Alex Sutherland 0131 552 4238

South Leith Lunch Club
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri
Parish Church Halls Henderson Street Leith
0131 553 2862/ 0131 554 2581

St Pauls & Pilrig Lunch Club
Wednesday
Church Hall
Pilrig Street
Edinburgh
0131 553 1876 or 553 2323

St.Margarets (Ripple Project) Lunch Club
http://www.rippleproject.co.uk/
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri
Church Hall
176 Restalrig Road South
Edinburgh EH7 6EA
0131 554 0422

The Ripple Project
http://www.rippleproject.co.uk/
Makes social inclusion a reality in Restalrig and Lochend
Church Hall
176 Restalrig Road South
Edinburgh EH7 6EA
0131 554 0422

North Leith Lunch Club
Thursdays
Church Hall
Madeira Street
Leith
0131 553 3155

Craigentinny House Community Centre
Craigentinny Community Centre serves the communities of Lochend Restalrig and Craigentinny. Target groups are: elderly adults returning to education, adults with special needs, ethnic minority groups young people and children 0-12 years.
Craigentinny House
9 Loaning Road
Edinburgh EH7 6JE
0131 661 8188

Royston/Wardieburn Community Centre
11 Pilton Drive North
Edinburgh EH5 1NF
0131 552 5700

North East Edinburgh Older Men’s Health and Wellbeing Project (Pilmeny Project)
http://www.pilmenydevelopmentproject.co.uk/
Aims to increase the social integration of older men (50+) in the North East Edinburgh area by developing opportunities for isolated older men and by providing activities which promote their mental health and well being.
19-21 Buchanan Street
Edinburgh EH6 8SQ
0131 553 2559

Leith Community Education Centre
Various activities for local community
Newkirkgate
Leith
Edinburgh EH6 6AD
0131 554 4750

Duncan Place Resource Centre
Various activities for local residents
4 Duncan Place
Edinburgh EH6 8HW
0131 554 1509

Fort Community Centre
http://www.joininedinburgh.org/organisation/5/
The Centre runs a range of activities which include sport recreational and educational activities such as: Arts Groups; Children’s After School Clubs; Youth Work; Children’s Classes; Family Learning Groups; Breakfast Club; Food Co-op; Older Person’s Groups; Dance; Yoga; Gentle Exercise and Family Swimming (Trinity Academy Pool Craighall Avenue).
Fort Primary School
North Fort Street
Edinburgh EH6 4HF
0131 553 1074

Northfield/Willowbrae Community Education Centre
The centre serves the communities of Northfield, Willowbrae and Piershill.
Indoor bowls, keep fit Ladies Monday night club
Northfield Road
Edinburgh EH8 7PP
0131 661 5723

Salvation Army Leith
The Citadel Lunch Club meets Tuesdays 12-1pm Small charge
13 Bangour Road
Edinburgh EH6 5JV
0131 554 6107

PEP
www.pepequalities.co.uk
To enhance the quality of life for older and other vulnerable adults in North Edinburgh by continuing to develop services that enable active community participation which encourage independence and which measurably reduce isolation. PEP runs five social & lunch clubs within the local area. PEP Weekend Resource “The Resource” is a very friendly place open at weekends for those aged 50+ living in the greater Pilton area who are isolated and sometimes cannot cope. The Resource offers lunch and a range of activities.
PEP Centre
3 West Pilton Park
Edinburgh EH4 4EL
0131 315 4466

St. David’s Episcopal Church
St. David’s Wednesday Wanderers / St. David’s Smarties Club
St. David’s Episcopal Church
Royston Mains Place
Edinburgh
0131 538 6262

Chummy Club Day Centre
Thursdays
16 Pilton Drive
Edinburgh EH5 1NX
Frances Durie 0131 552 6858

Rainbow Club Day Centre
http://www.drylawparishchurch.org.uk/
Mon/Thur/Wed/Thur/Fri
Drylaw Church
Groathill Road North
Edinburgh
Jackie Brown 0131 343 6643

Drylaw Neighbourhood centre
www.drylaw.northedinburgh.net
Offering a range of activities and classes.
67b Groathill Road North
Edinburgh EH4 2SA
0131 315 4989

The Prentice Centre
Various activities for local people: Over 50’s The Happy Club meet every Wednesday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm. Entertainment film shows bingo outings and make new friends. Drylaw Rainbow Club Monday – Friday ; Monday- 10am Men’s Club 2pm Carpet Bowls.
Over 50’s The Happy Club
1 Granton Mains Avenue
Edinburgh EH4 4GA

Drylaw Rainbow Club
Drylaw Parish Church
Groathill Road North
Edinburgh EH4 2RQ
Over 50s The Happy Club – 0131 552 0485. Drylaw Rainbow Club – 0131 343 1441

Millenium Centre
http://muirhousecommunitycentre.co.uk/
Various activities for the local community see website
7 Muirhouse Medway
Edinburgh EH4 4RW
0131 467 3578

Sunshine Club
http://www.muirhousecommunitycentre.org.uk/
Social activities for 50+.
7 Muirhouse Medway
Edinburgh EH4 4RW
0131 467 3578

West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
Various activities for the local community
19 West Pilton Grove Edinburgh EH4 4BU
0131 551 3194

Craigroyston Community Centre
Various activites for local residents
1a Pennywell Road
Edinburgh EH4 4PH
0131 332 7360

Stockbridge Day Centre
http://www.lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk/
For people who are physically frail who experience social isolation or who just enjoy the company of their peers. It provides companionship stimulation and supervision in a safe and friendly environment for up to 40 people each day. Our dementia centre-based care services are the Cottage Companion Club and our St. Bernard’s Club. Both are open Monday to Friday.
For the frail elderly our Dean Club (formerly known as Stockbridge House Day Centre) is open Tuesday to Thursday. In some circumstances people who are 50+ may be eligible for this service.
Our Outreach Service is a registered care service for people who are 65 years or over and is tailored to those people living in the community and offers a friendly and safe service in a person’s home.
2 Cheyne Street
Edinburgh EH4 1JB
Dean Club 0131 343 0946 St Bernard’s Club 0131 343 0945 Companion Club 0131 657 4101 Outreach 0131 343 0944

Sutherland Street Lunch Club
Monday
Sheltered Housing
39 Sutherland St
Edinburgh
0131 337 9161

Ferry Folk L.C. Lunch Club
Wednesday
Rosebery Hall
High St.
South Queensferry
Mrs Leask 331 2773

Sth. Queensferry Lunch Club
Tuesday/Friday
Parish Church
The Loan
South Queensferry
0131 331 1757

Queensferry Churches Lunch Club
Monday/Friday
The Haven
Rosebery Avenue
South Queensferry
Gareth Wilkinson 0131 331 5570

Kirkliston Community education Centre
Indoor Carpet Bowls for Seniors
Kirkliston Care for Older People
16-18 Queensferry Rd
Kirkliston EH29 9AQ
0131 333 4214

Norwood Community Wing
Station Road
RATHO STATION
EH28 8PT
0131 333 1021

Ratho Community Education Centre
Provides various 50+ groups
1 School Wynd
Ratho EH28 8TT
0131 333 1055

Rannoch Community Education Centre
Provides various 50+ groups
Rannoch Terrace
Edinburgh EH4 7ES
0131 339 5351

Royston/Wardieburn Community Centre
11 Pilton Drive North
Edinburgh EH5 1NF
0131 552 5700

Queensferry Churches’ Care in the Community
www.qccc.org.uk
Established in 1993 as a registered charity dedicated to providing quality support services to older people and carers within the communities of rural north-west Edinburgh
The Haven
25B Burgess Road
South Queensferry EH30 9JA
0131 331 5570

Lunch Clubs South Queensferry and Dalmeny
WRVS run a lunch club at the Church on the Loan on a Tuesday and Friday.
The Loan
Dalmeny
South Queensferry
Peggy Leask 0131 331 2773

Kirkliston Parish Church
Lunches served in the Church Centre every TUESDAY from 12.00-1330
Eileen Brown. 0131 333 3578

Gylemuir Community Association
http://www.gylemuir.org.uk/
Serving Broomhall, Wester Broom, Forrester, South Gyle and Gogarloch. A local organisation next to Gylemuir Primary School with excellent facilities and a range of day and night classes to suit everyone. The centre can also offer Internet Access and its facilities are available to hire for birthday parties etc.The seniors group meet every Tuesday between 2pm and 4pm
10 Wester Broom Place
Corstorphine
Edinburgh
07950 142 249

Granton Parish Church
www.grantonparish.org.uk
Lunch club every Wednesday, men’s club every Friday
56 Boswall Parkway
Edinburgh EH5 2BD
0131 551 2159

Blackhall Over 60+ group
www.blackhallstcolumba.org.uk
The Over 60s Club meets each Monday afternoon from October to April in the large hall. The aim is to provide instruction and entertainment for older people and enable them to meet new friends. Tea and biscuits are served at 1:45pm and the speaker or musical group entertains from 2:15 – 3:30pm
Church Office
Columba Road
Edinburgh EH4 3QU
0131 332 4431

Cathay Court Day Centre
Tue/Wed
Dorset Place
Edinburgh
Ben Yuen or Tony Shek 0131 228 5808

Cluny Centre
www.morningsideparishchurch.org.uk
Provides base for several activities for local residents
1 Cluny Drive
Edinburgh EH10 6DN
0 131 447 6745

Pleasance Day Centre
Wed/Thur/Fri
7 West Adam Street
Edinburgh EH8 9SX
0131 558 3728 Contact Warden

Eric Liddle Centre Day Centre
Mon/ Wed/ Fri
Community Centre
15 Morningside Road
Edinburgh
Jane Taubman 447 4520 / 446 3394

South Bridge Resource Centre
http://www.southbridge.edin.org/
Infirmary Street
Edinburgh EH1 1LT
0131 558 3545 or 0131 558 8222 or 0131 556 2944

The Braidwood Centre
http://www.braidwoodcentre.org/
Dumbiedykes’ Neighbourhood and Community Centre
64 Dumbiedykes Rd
Edinburgh EH8 9UT
0131 529 7418

Nelson Hall Community Centre
www.southside.edin.org/nelsonhall/index.html
5 Spittalfield Crescent
Edinburgh EH8 9QZ
0131 667 8838

St Ann’s Centre
www.stanns.edin.org
St Ann’s is a community centre for people living in the old town and south side areas of Edinburgh
6 South Gray’s Close
Edinburgh EH1 1TQ
0131 557 0469

South Side Community Centre
www.southside.edin.org
A base for local community groups and learning opportunities in the south side area of Edinburgh
117 Nicolson Street
Edinburgh EH8 9ER
0131 667 0484

Tollcross Community Centre
www.tollcross.edin.org
Tollcross Primary School
117 Fountainbridge
Edinburgh EH3 9QG
0131 221 5800

The Open Door
www.theopendoor-morningside.org.uk
A small community centre in South Edinburgh that focuses on the provision of caring support particularly to elderly people. Transport is available.
420 Morningside Road
Edinburgh
0131 447 9757

Pleasance Day Centre
Monday – Friday
7 West Adam Street
Edinburgh EH8 9SX
0131 558 3728

Riddles Court Community Centre
The building is mainly used as a venue for adult learning classes
322 Lawnmarket
Edinburgh EH1 2PQ
0131 225 4411 or 0131 225 8189

Mayfield Salisbury Church (Thursday club)
Meets at Mayfield Salisbury Church Upper Hall at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoons with an attractive weekly programme of music, slides, talks and demonstrations which are found to appeal to many tastes. Open to all especially, those of more mature years!
18 West Mayfield
Edinburgh EH9 1TQ
0131 667 1522

Liberton & Area Handi.Ass Day Centre
Mon/Tue/ Wed/ Thur
26 Gracemount Drive
Edinburgh EH16
Wilma Nelson 0131 664 7424

Prestonfield & District Neighbourhood Workers Project
Lunch Club on Monday – Fridays 11 .30am-1pm . Transport available . Day activities Mon Wed 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm Transport available . Mental Health support group Thur 10am-1pm transport available Mens Group – Friday 1.30-3.30pm transport available . Dementia day care Mon +Tues 9.30 – 2.30pm.
63 Prestonfield Avenue Edinburgh EH16 5ET
Linda wight 0131 620 7222

Inch House (Disabled) Day Centre
Wednesday
Community Centre
225 Gilmerton Road
Edinburgh EH16
Alison McPhail 0131 664 4710

Jack Kane Centre Day Centre
208 Niddrie Mains Rd
Edinburgh EH16 4ND
0131 657 1595

Niddrie Saturday Club Lunch Club
Caring in Craigmiller 63 Niddrie Mains Terr.
Caring in Craigmiller 63 Niddrie Mains Terrace
Edinburgh EH16
Isobel Trowel 0131 661 5877

Moredun Community Centre Tuesday Club Lunch Club
Tuesday
Community Centre
6 Moredun Park View
Edinburgh EH17 7NE
Ann Burns 0131 664 3823

Gilmerton (Community Centre) Lunch Club
Lunch Club for 60+ come along have lunch play bingo carpet bowls and socialise Transport is available Gilmerton Community Centre
4 Drum Street
Edinburgh EH17 8QG
0131 664 2335

Libertus
www.libertus.org.uk
Supports people of all ages from the areas of Gilmerton, Burdiehouse, Southhouse, Inch, Liberton, Hyvots and Gracemount. Offers a service for older people, frail elderly and people with dementia.
Libertus
20 Gracemount Drive
Edinburgh EH16 6RN
0131 664 7424

Wheels & Sticks
Arts and social club for people with physical disabilities who like to get out of the house and meet people. Meets every Thursday 10am – 2pm.
Gilmerton Community Centre
Gilmerton Road
Edinburgh EH17 8QG
0131 664 2335

Duddingston Kirk Parish Lunch club
Thursday’s 11:30 – 2pm transport available
Old Church Lane
Edinburgh EH15 3PX
0131 661 4240

Cameron House Community Centre
34 Prestonfield Ave
Edinburgh EH16 6EU
0131 667 3762

Bingham Community Education Centre
The centre is located in the grounds of Lismore Primary School. The programme is mainly focussed on children and young people. Adult participation is mainly with the 50+ group
Lismore Primary School Bingham Avenue Edinburgh EH15 3HD
0131 669 877/8

Bingham and District 50+ Project
To provide social educational and leisure opportunities for older people within the greater Craigmillar area . Activities include library home – link information service transport provision volunteer / escorts, educational / interest classes leisure and fitness programme day – care provision social activities outings, occasional events and get togethers
31 Bingham Avenue
Edinburgh EH15 3HZ
0131 669 0606

Magdalene Community Centre
The centre is adjacent to Brunstane Primary School and has a programme of youth and children’s work and social and lunch clubs for adults.
Magdalene Drive
Edinburgh EH15 3BE
0131 669 8760

Castlebrae Community Education Office
The community school welcomes all local people to a wide range of educational and recreational opportunities. The Family Centre offers support for local under 5s and their carers. Facilities within the school are available for let to local people
Castlebrae Community High School
Greendykes Road
Edinburgh EH16 4DP
0131 661 7463

Towerbank Community Education Office
Towerbank Annexe
13 Bath Street
Edinburgh EH15 1EZ
0131 657 2607

Liberton Kirk
Senior citizens group exercise groups for over 60’s mens groups
Liberton Kirk
Kirkgate
Edinburgh EH16 6RY
0131-664 8264

porty.org.uk/home
http://www.porty.org.uk/
Portobello online – a community website

Portobello Older People’s Day Centre
Tue/Wed
Baptist Church Halls
High Street
Portobello EH15
Rita Aitken 0131 657 4264

Portobello Older People’s Project
Volunteer transport takes the frail elderly and housebound to and from weekly meetings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Lunch is provided and games, talks, reminiscence sessions and trips out are organised. The project is run by a professional supervisor and volunteers. For more information call 657 4264 on a Tuesday or Wednesday.
Baptist Church Hall
185 Portobello High Street
Portobello EH15
0131 657 426

Portobello Community Education Centre
www.portobellocc.btik.com
3 Adelphi Grove
Edinburgh EH15 1AP©
0131 669 8275

Portobello Lunch Club
Mondays
Baptist Church Halls
High Street
Portobello EH15
Nell Graham 0131 669 4351

Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre
www.goodtrees.edin.org
Offers state-of-the-art purpose-built accommodation for a variety of educational, recreational and social activities for the local community
5 Moredunvale Place
Edinburgh EH17 7LB
0131 672 2629

Gracemount Youth & Community Centre
Offers lunch clubs and various other activities
128 Lasswade Road
Edinburgh EH16 6UA
0131 664 3275

Inch Community Education Centre
Inch House
225 Gilmerton Road
Edinburgh EH16 5UF
0131 664 4710

North Merchiston Day Care
29 Bryson Road
Edinburgh EH11 1DY
0131 337 8568

Canalside Day Care
26 Hailesland Place
Edinburgh EH14 2SL
0131 458 9860

Beacon Day Centre
www.broomhousecentre.org.uk
The Beacon Club offers day care to older people with dementia on Mondays and Thursdays. It’s a small group – just 8 places per day
Broomhouse Centre
79-89 Broomhouse Crescent
Edinburgh EH11 3HR
0131 455 7331

Special Needs Lunch Club Broomhouse Centre
Offers a nutritious two-course meal at a very low cost and is a valuable social contact point for people living alone, disabled people, the elderly and their carers
0131 455 7731

Clovenstone (Lunch Club)
Community Centre
54 Clovenstone Park
Edinburgh EH14 3EY
0131 453 4561

Firrhill Lunch Club
Mon/Wed/Fri
Sheltered Housing
Firrhill Drive
Edinburgh
0131 441 2781

Gorgie Memorial Hall Community Centre
www.gorgiememhall.edin.org
Local classes and community activities such as youth clubs, children’s art projects, mother and toddlers groups and health and fitness classes
338 Gorgie Road
Edinburgh EH11 2DU
0131 346 1976 or 0131 337 9098

St Brides Centre
http://stbrides.wordpress.com
Activities for local residents, for example, keep fit for over 50’s, carpet bowls, lunch club etc
10 Orwell Terrace
Edinburgh EH11 2DZ
0131 346 1405

Currie Kirk Day Care Project
Fridays
Gibson Craig Hal
Lanark Road
West Edinburgh
Elspeth Frame 0131 451 5141

Sighthill Community Centre Day Centre
Sighthill Wynd
Edinburgh EH11 4BL
0131 453 6078

The Dove centre
http://www.dovecentre.org/
The only dedicated centre for the over 50s in the Wester Hailes area of Edinburgh, seeking to support older people to remain as independent as they can be, through a variety of socially inclusive transport, learning, social welfare, activities – health and volunteering opportunities.
Dove Centre 22 Hailesland Place Edinburgh EH14 2SL
0131 453 4656

Harlaw Day Centre
Monday
Deanpark Primary School
30 Marchbank Gadens
Balerno EH14
Frances Callaghan 0131 449 5603

The Gylemuir Community Association
www.gylemuir.org.uk
The seniors group meet every Tuesday between 2pm and 4pm.
10 Wester Broom Place
Corstorphine
Edinburgh
07950 142 249

Over Sixties Club
http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/gorgie
Providing an hour of worship, teaching and education for men and women over sixty years of age. 1:30pm
0131 346 2875

Carrickvale Community Centre
Forever Young – A day club for the elderly -for more information phone 443 4167. Also runs gentle exercise groups for over 50’s and silver surfers
Carrickvale Community Centre 2 Saughton Mains Street Edinburgh EH11 3HH
0131 443 6971

Calder Community Centre
9 Calder Park
Edinburgh EH11 4JN
0131 453 2654

Balerno Community Centre
7/11 Main St
Balerno EH14 7AQ
0131 453 4561 or 0131 458 5959

Oxgangs Care
www.oxgangscare.weebly.com
Provides direct help and support through a range of services to isolated, vulnerable and disadvantaged people living in Oxgangs and surrounding areas
St John’s Church
Oxgangs Path
Edinburgh EH13 9LX
0131 445 3332

Braidburn Club
Meets at Greenlaw Rig Sheltered Housing scheme every Thursday from 10am till 3pm providing daytime support to older people who are recovering from a period in which things have been uncertain, difficult or painful. Members are transported to and from the Club by minibus and lunch is provided for a small charge
Philip Hacking 0131 441 9816

Carnethy Club
Meets at Fairmilehead Church every Friday from 10am till 3pm providing daytime support to older people with additional needs. Members are transported to and from the Club by minibus and lunch is provided for a small charge
Philip Hacking 0131 441 9816

Craiglockhart Tea Group
Meets at Craiglockhart Church on the last Wednesday of every month, offering afternoon tea and companionship to older people who would otherwise not be able to get out of the house. A team of local volunteers provide transport by car to and from the venue.
Philip Hacking 0131 441 9816

Friday Coffee Group
Meets at Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre for a couple of hours every Friday morning for coffee, fun and games and occasional outings. Catering for older people who experience or are recovering from mental ill health, members are collected and taken home by minibus.
Heather Levy 0131 445 5559

Physical Disability Group
Meets at Pentland Community Centre every Tuesday afternoon for tea and a blether and occasional outings. Especially for people who experience disability as a result of chronic illness. Unfortunately, due to lack of funding, no transport can currently be provided.
Margot Anderson 0131 445 5559

Young at Heart Group
Meets at Pentland Community Centre for a couple of hours every Thursday afternoon for tea, fun and games and occasional outings. Catering for older people who experience or are recovering from mental ill health members are collected and taken home by minibus.
Moira Fenning 0131 445 5559

Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre
71 Firrhill Drive
Edinburgh EH13 9EU
0131 441 7558

Balerno Monday Club
The Monday Club is a non-denominational club for the “over 55s” offering a full and varied programme of talks and outings for anyone looking to meet like-minded people. The Monday Club meets on the first and third Monday of each month from September to April from 2.00 – 4.00 pm in the Church Hall. An annual subscription costs just £5.
Trudy Allan Tel: 0131 449 4751 or Isabel Laing Tel: 0131 449 2316

Balerno Old Folks’ Group
4th Monday of month from Sept to March
Balerno Church Hall
4 Glenbrook Rd
Balerno EH14 7BE
Betty Robson Tel: 0131 538 2967 or Mrs Beattie Stewart Tel: 0131 449 3796

Juniper Green Village Hall
Various clubs and senior citizens Club
Baberton Avenue
Juniper Green
Edinburgh EH14 5DU
0131 453 4427

Currie Senior Citizens’ Club
All welcome Monday 2.00-4.00pm Oct to May
Gibson-Craig Hall
Currie
Midlothian EH14
Mrs Betty Smith 0131 449 2756

Colinton Mains Community Centre
Firrhill Loan
Edinburgh EH13 9EJ
0131 441 6597

Longstone Community Centre
Keep Fit activities and Over 50s Groups.
Redhall Grove
Edinburgh EH14 2DU
0131 453 6078

Stenhouse/Whitson Community Centre
Stenhouse Drive
Edinburgh EH11 3BQ
0131 443 9125

Pentland community Education Centre
Runs lunch clubs(See below) and other activities including the Thursday club/ senior citzens activity Group
Pentland Community Education Centre
Oxgangs Brae
Edinburgh EH13 9LS
0131 445 2871

Pentland Lunch Club
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur/Fri ex.wed
Community Centre
Oxgangs Brae
Edinburgh EH13 9LS
0131 445 2871

Pentland Lunch Club
A lunch club for ambulant older people who can make their way to and from Pentland Community Centre. Lunch and a blether is available every weekday for a small charge from 11.45am until about 1pm
Community Centre
Oxgangs Brae
Edinburgh EH13 9LS
Peter Clark 0131 445 5559

Colinton Garden Club
www.colintongardens.org.uk
Our aim is to enable members to share their love of gardening and gardens and to work together in preserving and adding value to our quality of life.
Membership Secretary
21 Laverockdale Park
Edinburgh EH13 0QE
0131 441 5036

Murrayfield club
www.mct.org.uk
Day care for the elderly and for people with dementia, transport Tues/Thurs/Fri
2b Ormidale Terrace
Edinburgh EH12
0131 337 1091

Balerno Parish Church Christian Action
Provides help or services of a practical nature to those who may require it. •General household chores • Light gardening • Transport to doctors’ surgery • Transport to hospitals • Light housework • Ironing • Mending • Dog Walking
Joyce Mitchell Telephone 449 4680 / Sandra Lyle Telephone 449 4375 / Helen Bissett Telephone 449 5812

The Whale Arts Agency
www.whalearts.co.uk
WHALE Arts Agency aims to advance the education and well-being of the people of Wester Hailes and beyond by delivering quality arts based activities for lifelong learning groups, includes a book club over 50’s group which attend cultural events film club and art groups.
0131 458 3267

Balerno Footsteps 4 Fitness
http://www.balernof4f.org.uk/
Will Sharp – 0131 477 7733

Health All Round
http://www.healthallround.org.uk/
Walking Groups. These very popular groups are a fantastic way of getting to know the best walks around Edinburgh. They will also help to improve your fitness levels and to make new friends. Springwell Striders meeting at Springwell House at 2pm every Tuesday – this very popular group is a great way to get some exercise and make new friends. Springwell Strollers Shorter strolls around Edinburgh, also meeting weekly at Springwell House every Tuesday. Stenhouse Strollers A programme of weekly walks starting from Stenhouse every Monday 11am. Women’s Walking Group Women only, meeting every Tuesday at 11am. Exercise Classes: Monday 11.15am ,Wednesday 10am Exercise to music. Women only, Monday class £2, Wednesday class free. Thursday 6pm – 7pm Flexible Strength – a combination of pilates, yoga and stretch. All welcome. Concessions available. Friday 1.45 – 2.45pm Mature Movers, exercise for the over 60’s. A friendly and relaxed class and a good opportunity to make new friends! This class is free and open to men and women
Health All Round
Springwell House
Ardmillan Terrace
Edinburgh EH11 2JL
0131 537 7530

Harlow Monday Club
Deanpark Clinic
31 Marchbank Gardens
Edinburgh
EH14 7ET
0131 449 5603

Currie Kirk
Gibson Craig Hall
Lanark Road West
Edinburgh EH14 5EP
0131 451 5141

Beacon Club
79/89 Broomhouse Crescent
Edinburgh EH11 3RH
0131 455 7731

Forever Young
Carrickvale Community Centre
2 Saughton Mains Street
Edinburgh EH11 3HH
0131 443 9671

Dove Centre
22 Hailesland Place
Edinburgh EH14 2SL
0131 453 4656

North Merchiston
29 Bryson Road
Edinburgh EH11 1DY
0131 337 8568

Canalside
26 Hailesland Place
Edinburgh EH14 2SL
0131 458 9860

Eric Liddell Centre
15 Morningside Road
Edinburgh EH10 4DP
0131 447 4520

Oaklands
35 Canaan Lane
Edinburgh EH10 4SG
0131 447 0770

Open Door
420 Morningside Road
Edinburgh EH10 5HY
0 131 447 9757

Oxgangs Care
St John’s Church
Oxgangs Path
Edinburgh EH13 9LX
0131 445 3332

Caring in Craigmillar
SPACE Units 10 – 15
11 Harewood Road
Edinburgh EH16 4NT
0131 659 2920

Prestonfield
63 Prestonfield Avenue
Edinburgh EH16 5EX
0131 620 7222

Libertus
20 Gracemount Drive
Edinburgh EH16 6RN
0131 664 7424

The Jewel
15 Bingham Crescent
Edinburgh EH15 3JZ
0131 669 0888

Pleasance Day Centre
SPACE Units 10 – 15
11 Harewood Road
Edinburgh EH16 4NT
0131 659 4702

Portobello Older Peoples Project and Portobello Monday Club
Baptist Church Hall
185 Portobello High Street
Edinburgh EH15 2EW
0131 657 4264

Bingham 50+
Bingham Community Complex
31 Bingham Avenue
Edinburgh EH15 3HZ
0131 669 0606

Companion Club LifeCare
2 Cheyne Street
Edinburgh EH4 1JB
0131 315 2236

Portlee
17 Hawkhill Avenue
Edinburgh EH7 6BU
0131 652 1859

Calton Welfare Service
London Road Church
1a Easter Road
Edinburgh EH7 5PH
0 131 661 0678

Holyrood Abbey Wednesday Centre
163 Gilverstoun
Edinburgh EH15 2RG

Lochend & North East District
Marionville Court
1 Lochend Road South
Edinburgh EH7 6BP
132 652 8167

NE Dementia Care Seagrove Centre
5 Seafield Street
Edinburgh EH6 7LG
0131 553 2766

Northfield & Willowbrae New Restalrig Church Centre
1a Willowbrae Road
Edinburgh EH8 7EZ
0 131 661 9171

Clermiston House
93 Parkgrove Terrace
Edinburgh EH4 7RD
0131 336 1181

Granton
15 Wardieburn Street West
Edinburgh EH5 2DA
0131 552 8647

Silverlea
14 Muirhouse Parkway
Edinburgh EH4 5EU
0131 336 4495

The Tower
19 Murrayfield Drive
Edinburgh EH12 6EB
0131 337 9344

Lifecare
2 Cheyne Street
Edinburgh EH4 1JB
0131 315 2236

Almond Mains Initiative
Clermiston House
93 Parkgrove Terrace
EH4 7RD
0131 336 2082

Corstorphine Dementia Project
Carrick Knowe Church
118-132 Saughton Road North
Edinburgh EH12 7DR
0131 478 7784

Murrayfield Dementia Project
Murrayfield Parish Church Centre
2b Ormidale Terrace
Edinburgh EH12 6EQ

Alzheimer Scotland Saturday Break
22 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh EH3 7RN
0131 243 1453

Queensferry Care
The Haven
25b Burgess Road
South Queensferry EH30 9JA
0 131 331 5570

Pilton Equalities Project (PEP)
3 West Pilton Park
Edinburgh EH4 4EL
0131 315 4466

Including You
http://www.deafaction.org/
This project provides support, advice and learning opportunities to hard of hearing people in Edinburgh and Lothian who are fighting to maintain their quality of life. Support is offered both on a one-to-one basis and in groups and provides a comprehensive service, which includes advice about hearing aids and welfare benefits, as well as establishing support groups that will improve the confidence and self esteem of people who are at risk of becoming withdrawn from social networks.
49 Albany Street
Edinburgh, EH1 3QY
0131 550 0995

Access to Leisure Facilities in Edinburgh
http://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/
Deaf Action’s Health Project has been working closely with Edinburgh Leisure in order to make leisure facilities in Edinburgh more accessible for deaf people. Discount Cards, which are part of Edinburgh Leisure’s Community Access Programme, are now available from, and will be administered by, Deaf Action’s Head Office at Albany Street in Edinburgh. In most instances, these discount cards will allow holders to access Edinburgh Leisure facilities for just £1 at off-peak times (Monday to Friday before 4pm) – this includes gym facilities, swimming and fitness classes. Badminton and squash courts are reduced to £2 per hour.

Scottish Music Group
SMG is a community-based charity located in Edinburgh, offering classes for anyone aged 16+, sessions, ceilidhs, and other social events.
Scots Music Group
St George’s West
58 Shandwick Place
Edinburgh EH2 4RT
0131 555 7668

Ageing Well
Our Ageing Well Projects are run in partnership with NHS Lothian, the South Central and North East Edinburgh Local Health Partnerships and the Pilmeny Development Project. They aim to provide physical activities and social opportunities for inactive older people in order to maintain and improve their health through a peer support model
Kath Laing – Ageing Well Coordinator on 0131 458 2100

Library Services
Library Link door to door If you have difficulty in getting to your local library because of your age or a disability and you can’t use public transport, Library Link door to door may be the answer. A free minibus will bring you to your nearest library to choose books. Home delivery service Home Delivery ensures that people who can’t get to their local library don’t miss out on its facilities. A selection of books, audio books, tapes and videotapes can be delivered from your local library to your home. If you are housebound or find it difficult to travel to your local library because of a disability then this service is for you, but there may be a waiting list to join. Home loan of reading aids Staff will visit individuals at home to show them a wide range of reading aids including – magnifiers / book rests / CD players / tape players. These items can be loaned out free of charge for up to a year at a time. This loan period can be extended if required. To find out more about these services please contact the Access Services team.
Access Services 0131 529 5683

Lothiansound
www.lothiansound.org.uk
Lothiansound is a weekly audio recording of news and events read mainly from the Edinburgh Evening News
0131-661-2850

Edinburgh Advice Shop
Free advice on welfare, benefits, financial/debt advice for telephone calls, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am to 4.00pm, Tuesday 10:00am-4:00pm and Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm.
85- 87 South Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1HN
0131 200 2360

The Rights Office
Advice given on benefits and welfare, help with form completion. Drop in service in the morning, afternoon- appointments only. Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 am – 12:30 pm (drop in) 2:00 pm – 3.45 pm (appointment)
South Side Community Centre
117 Nicholson Street
Edinburgh EH8 9YG
0131 667 6339

Grapevine: Lothian Disability Information Service
http://www.lothiancil.org.uk/
Grapevine is a free, confidential information service of the Lothian Centre for integrated Living. Information is given on money, benefits, access, holidays, social work services, leisure opportunities etc. Open from 9.30-4pm
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
Telephone: 0131 475 2370 Text Phone 18002 0131 475 2383

Veterans First Point (V1P)
http://www.veteransfirstpoint.org.uk/
Provides information to veterans and their families regarding housing, benefits, offers grants and many other services. Please visit the drop-in Mon-Fri 1pm to 4:30pm
Veterans First Point
Charlotte House
2 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh EH2 4AW
0131 220 9920

Citizens Advice Edinburgh
Central CAB. Outreach: GP Surgeries Advice Service (NB – appointments only available to patients of each practice.) – South Queensferry – Tel: 0131 537 4407 Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons / Ladywell – Tel: 0131 334 3602 Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings / Inchpark – Tel: 0131 666 2121 Monday afternoons / Wester Hailes – Tel: 0131 537 7070 Wednesday mornings / Bellevue – Tel: 0131 556 8196 Thursday mornings / Craigmillar – 0131 536 9000 Tuesday afternoons
58 Dundas Street
Edinburgh EH3 6QZ
Advice Line 0131 557 1500; Appointments only 0131 558 3681

Citizens Advice Edinburgh
Gorgie/Dalry CAB
Fountainbridge Library
Dundee Street
Edinburgh
0131 474 8080 (advice) 0131 474 8081 (appts)

Citizens Advice Edinburgh
Leith CAB
166 Great Junction Street
Leith
Edinburgh EH6 5LJ
0131 554 8144

Citizens Advice Edinburgh
Portobello CAB
8a-8b Bath Street
Portobello
edinburgh EH15 1EY
0131 669 7138 (advice) 669 9503 (appts)

Citizens Advice Edinburgh
Pilton CAB
661 Ferry Road
Edinburgh EH4 2TX
0131 332 9434

Craigmillar Ability Network (CAN)
CAN was established in 2002 to help disabled and/or disadvantaged citizens of Craigmillar to remove barriers and maximise their income and independence. Provides a unique and comprehensive welfare service, including advice and advocacy for our members, their carers, their families and all residents primarily of the now greater Portobello and Craigmillar Wards.
94 Niddrie Mains road
Edinburgh EH16 4AT
0131 661 6677

Granton Information Centre
http://www.gic.org.uk/
Advice and information on benefits, housing, debt, employment. Drop in Locations: Not guaranteed the ‘drop in’ clinics will be staffed so it’s best to call 0131 552 0458 to check. / Tuesdays 9.30 – 12.00 Muirhouse Library, Muirhouse Court(Behind the Shopping Centre) / Wednesdays 9.30 – 12.00 West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre,West Pilton Grove. / Wednesdays 1.30 – 1.00 Granton Information Centre, 134 West Granton Road.
134-136 Granton Road
Edinburgh
0131 552 0458 / 0131 551 2459 / 0131 538 7750 Advice Line 0131 538 7760

Community One Stop Shop
http://www.cossinfo.org.uk/
An independent organisation, providing free and confidential advice, information, support and advocacy on a wide range of issues for people in Broomhouse, North Sighthill and the surrounding areas. We also see people from outwith these areas. You can call in to see us between 9.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Community One Stop Shop
3 Broomhouse Market
Edinburgh EH11 3UU
0131 443 6223

CORE (Community Organisation for Race Equality)
http://www.community-organisation-for-race-equality.org.uk/
One to one confidential advice and information, advocacy and support to visible minority ethnic communities experiencing direct or indirect discrimination, racism or harassment including advice on welfare benefits, health, education, basic immigration, housing and employment issues.
G 4-5 Inchgarvie Court
Ferry Road Drive
Edinburgh EH4 4DA
0131 467 7990

The Community Help & Advice Initiative (CHAI)
www.chaiedinburgh.org.uk / www.ehap.org.uk (City wide)
Delivers a broad range of social welfare and housing support services, operating from office bases in Wester Hailes, South Edinburgh and Oxgangs.
CHAI Main Offices
13-14 Hailesland Place Edinburgh EH14 2SL
CHAI Advice Services
1 Murrayburn Gate
Edinburgh EH14 2SS

Money, Benefits, and General Advice: 0131 453 6410 (Wester Hailes). / Money, Benefits, and General Advice: 0131 529 7249 (South Edinburgh) / Housing Advice: 0845 302 4607

The Action Group’s
www.actiongroup.org.uk
Advice team provides information, advice and practical assistance to people with learning disabilities or other support needs and their carers on a range of issues –
Norton Park Centre
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
0131 475 2315

Prestonfield and District Neighbourhood project
www.southedinburgh.net
Offers help and advice regarding benefits for older people
63 Prestonfield Avenue
Edinburgh EH16 5EX
0131 620 7222

Vocal Carers Centre
http://www.vocal.org.uk/
The Voice Of Carers Across Lothian
8-13 Johnston Terrace
Edinburgh EH1 2PW
0131 622 6666

Carers Advocacy Service
http://www.vocal.org.uk/
VOCAL Carers Centre
8-13 Johnston Terrace
Edinburgh
EH1 2PW
0131 622 7625

Family Support Addictions
http://www.vocal.org.uk/
This VOCAL service provides support and information to parents, friends, partners and other family members in Edinburgh who are affected by someone else’s drinking and drug use.
8-13 Johnston Terrace
Edinburgh EH1 2PW
0131 622 6262 (city wide) 0131 672 0986 (South Edinburgh)

Hospital discharge carer support service
Carer support at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and St John’s Hospital is a Lothian-wide service that can offer information, advice and a listening ear to you as a carer while the person you care for is in hospital. When he/she is ready to come home, we can provide you with information on support services available to you in the community.
Keith Lugton, 07525 157 358

Edinburgh Young Carers Project
www.youngcarers.org.uk
Offers information and support for young people caring for someone at home. They can offer fun, relaxation, time out and access to other support and services Mon to Fri 0900 to 1700
0131 475 2322

Coping with Caring Support Group
For people caring for someone who has a memory problem or dementia – last Tuesday of every month
Moira Fenning 0131 441 5099

NorthWest Carers Centre
The centre offers services to benefit carers in the community, services include respite sitter service, weekly drop-in, monthly support groups, learning and employment opportunities Mon to Fri 0930 to 1630
34a Muirhouse Crescent
Edinburgh
0131 315 3130

Queensferry Care
www.qccc.org.uk
Carer Support & Development Worker – Can offer information, support and advice to carers living in South Queensferry, Dalmeny, Kirkliston, Newbridge, Ratho Station and Village. Tue to Thu 0930 to 1630
The Haven
25b Burgess Road
South Queensferry EH30 9JA
Gillian Smith 0131 331 5570

Greater Pilton Carers Resource
www.pchp.org.uk
Provides support, information, groups, training and sitter services.
36 Muirhouse Crescent
Edinburgh EH4 4QL
0131 315 3130

Broomhouse Centre
www.broomhousecentre.org.uk
Carer support worker offering support to carers living in the local area through two carer support groups – first Tue 1400 to 1600 Last Wed 1830 to 2030 and offers support, information and advocacy to carers on a one-to-one basis
0131 455 7731

Broomhouse Young Carers Project
http://www.broomhousecentre.org.uk/young-carers.html
Broomhouse Young Carers offers respite to young carers from the ages of 7-18 by way of weekly support groups (Monday for 7-11 year olds and Wednesday for 12-18 year olds).
The Broomhouse Centre
79 – 89 Broomhouse Crescent
Edinburgh EH11 3RH
0131 455 7731

Portobello Carers Support Group
Meets in Portobello library last Tuesday of every month, 11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m
Kathleen Murray 0131 661 2077

Jewel House Carers Support Group
Meets Jewel House Day Centre, there’s a monthly drop-in session for carers First Thursday of every month 7 p.m. to 9 p.m
Kathleen Murray 0131 661 2077

Wester Hailes Health Agency
www.whhealthagency.co.uk
The carers group is open to anyone in the south west area of Edinburgh. Group meets on Friday’s 10.15am – 12.15pm.
40 Dumbdryden Drive
Edinburgh EH14 2QR
0131 458 3080

Edinburgh Headway Group-Carers Support Group
www.edinburghheadway.org.uk
For carers and relatives of a person with a head injury
0131 537 9116 or (for the Befriending Project) 0131 537 9557

Edinburgh Carers Council
www.edinburghcarerscouncil.co.uk
Provides support to carers caring for people with mental health difficulties, Provides a resource centre for advice and a number of support groups.
The Canon Mill
1-3 Canon Street
Edinburgh EH3 5HE
0131 270 6087 / 270 6089

Family & Friends Support Group
Supported by NHS Lothian – open to all carers of people with mental health difficulties. Meets on the third Thursday of each month from 2-4pm
Davidson Mains Parish Church Hall
Davidson Mains
Edinburgh
Joan Rooney: 0131 537 5128

Carers and Relatives Alliance (CARA)
www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk
Supported by Support in Mind – a small support group open to people who are affected by mental illness, including family, friends and partners of those experiencing mental health difficulties. Meets monthly.
Lorraine Keith: 0131 662 2280

Minority Ethnic Carers Older People Project (MECOPP)
www.mecopp.org.uk
An information, advice and support service for carers of minority ethnic older people, provides a sitter service for carers – Carers Centre
23 Leith Walk
Edinburgh EH6 8LN
0131 467 2994, Chinese language line 0131 467 2996, Asian Language Line 0131 467 2997

Crossroads
www.crossroads-scotland.co.uk
Caring for carers- short breaks for carers within the home, allowing the carer a break
0131 346 1596

Headway Befrienders
www.edinburghheadway.org.uk
The befriending project offers a service to member adults, their carers and families in the City of Edinburgh. Befriending is a supported one to one relationship, and can involve activities like meeting for a coffee, going to the cinema, walking, eating out, playing pool and lots of other things
0131 537 9116 / 9557 / 9556

ECAS Befriending Project (Edinburgh only)
http://www.ecas-edinburgh.org/
ECAS have also identified that some physically disabled people have been separated from existing friends and are unable to maintain this friendship. The befriending project can help bring you together again on a regular basis. We could help with some transport costs, subject to assessment. We could also match you up with trained volunteer befrienders who could facilitate the meetings if required. Referral forms can be downloaded or obtained by contacting the project manager by phone, post or email:
ECAS Befriending Project
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
0131 475 2344

North West Carers Centre
Free flexible respite sitter service for carers, short breaks for carers within the home, allowing the carer a break
0131 315 3130

The Ca(I)re (Putting the I” into Care)”
www.ericliddell.org
Programme helps carers in Edinburgh maintain their own good health and general wellbeing, enabling them to fulfil their caring role.
Eric Liddell Centre
15 Morningside Road
Edinburgh EH10 4DP
0131 447 4520

Queensferry Care Befriending Service
This service is staffed by volunteers who visit people in their own homes. Meetings normally take place on a weekly or fortnightly basis at a mutually agreed time, and are purely for social purposes. The meetings usually last between 1.5 – 2 hours per visit. Volunteers do not carry out personal care tasks or household tasks. This service is staffed by trained volunteers who provide social support and stimulation, as well as providing an older person with a link back into their own communities.
0131 331 5570

Broomhouse Befriending Service
http://www.broomhousecentre.org.uk/
To provide a one hour visiting service once a week on a regular basis in their own homes to people over 60, who are elderly and frail or elderly people with dementia.
Broomhouse Centre
79-89 Broomhouse Crescent
Edinburgh EH11 3RH
0131 455 7731

PEP
http://www.pepequalities.co.uk/
Serving North Edinburgh – housebound visiting service: This service aims to alleviate the isolation experienced by people who can’t get out. Our trained and skilled volunteers visit on a regular weekly basis and provide companionship. The visitors can also help by providing information on activities happening around the area.
3 West Pilton Park
Edinburgh EH4 4EL
0131 315 4466

Sparkle Leisure
www.sparkleleisure.co.uk
Sparkle Leisure is a non-profit making service, provided by CrossReach, which offers holidays and leisure activities for people requiring support and assistance. Real choice and personalised alternatives to respite care. Affordable holidays and activities to suit a variety of budgets.
The Gate Lodge
27 Milton Road East
Edinburgh EH15 2NL
0131 454 4331

RNIB Edinburgh & The Lothians Befriending Service
Befriending offers a supportive, reliable relationship to people who may otherwise be socially isolated. A volunteer befriender will meet with a client on a regular basis, generally once a fortnight. They may meet up for a chat, could help with reading mail, or perhaps go for a short walk, depending on the individual.
RNIB Edinburgh and Lothians
12-14 Hillside Crescent
Edinburgh EH7 5DZ
0131 652 3140

Stepping Out Residential Short Breaks for Carers and Former Carers
Stepping Out is an organised, structured residential break for carers. Currently the service runs from a Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. The breaks incorporate educational, therapeutic, emotional and social support for carers. Although the weekend is full of organised activities, carers are welcome to feel free and use the time away as they want to. This begins on the Friday evening with a meal together, followed by a range of therapy sessions which carers sign up for to receive an individual treatment. Saturday morning is workshop based and may vary, but usually incorporates some physical activity, such as Tai Chi and emotional support, such as confidence building, relaxation and stress management. Saturday afternoon has an organised mini-bus trip to a local place of interest, and often an organised physical activity such as canoeing, walking etc
0131 661 2077

Saheliya
www.saheliya.org.uk
Offers a befriending service to provide ‘social support’ to isolated black and minority ethnic women in Edinburgh. Befrienders are asked to give a commitment of between 2-3 hours per week, for at least one year.
10 Union Street
Edinburgh
EH1 3LU
0131 556 9302

CA(I)RE Project
Provides free educational, recreational and therapeutic courses for carers. Even if your caring role has ended, you are welcome to attend our events CA(I)RE Project
Fiona Farris 0131 446 3321 or 0131 446 3317

Edinburgh Carers Council and VOCAL Carers Centre
“Who Cares – Looking to the Future with an adult with mental health problems”. This course is designed to address concerns that carers have about the future, and caring for someone with mental health issues.
Vocal – Edinburgh Carers Council – 0131 554 5153 / Jane Greenacre 0131 622 6666

CRUSE Bereavement Care Scotland (Edinburgh Branch)
http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/
Provides counselling for those who have suffered a bereavement, children’s counsellors available
0845 600 2227

RD4U
www.rd4u.org.uk
RD4U is a website designed for young people by young people. It is part of CRUSE Bereavement Care’s Youth Involvement Project, and is here to support people after the death of someone close.
0808 808 1677

Relationships Scotland
www.relationships-scotland.org.uk
18 York Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3EP
0845 119 2020

Couple Counselling Lothian
http://www.cclothian.org.uk/
Counselling also available in Sighthill, Livingston, Howden and Dalkeith; contact Dundas St office for appointments
9a Dundas Street
Edinburgh EH3 6QG
0131 556 1527

Scottish Marriage Care
http://www.scottishmarriagecare.org/
Provides relationship counselling to couples and individuals all over Scotland. The relationship counselling session is free of charge, but clients who are able to do so are encouraged to contribute towards the cost. Each session costs SMC £40.
Scottish Marriage Care Edinburgh
Gillies Centre
113 Whitehouse Loan
Edinburgh EH10 1BB
Appointments: 0845 271 2711 The Relationship Helpline: 0845 122 8655

The PF Counselling Service
http://www.pfcounselling.org.uk/
Counselling Service
8 Balcarres Street
Edinburgh
EH10 5JB
0131 447 0876

CrossReach
http://www.crossreach.org.uk/
CrossReach is part of the Church of Scotland, our services are available to people of all faiths or none at all.
Charis House
47 Milton Road East
Edinburgh EH15 2SR
0131 657 2000

North East Edinburgh Counselling Service (NEECS)
http://www.neecscounselling.org.uk/
Sessions are free but contributions are discussed.
31 Haddington Place
Leith Walk
Edinburgh EH7 4AG
0131 557 4478

VOCAL Carers Centre
www.vocal.org.uk
Counselling for carers

Health All Round
www.healthallround.org.uk
For adults resident of Gorgie/Dalry area of Edinburgh
Springwell House
Ardmillan Terrace
Edinburgh EH11 2JL
0131 537 7530

Pilton Community Health Project
www.pchp.org.uk
For adults resident in Greater Pilton area of Edinburgh, Pilton Community Health Project
0131 551 1671

The Saheliya counselling service
www.saheliya.org.uk
Is free to enable anyone coming for counselling to understand themselves better and more able to cope with their difficulties or distress. Counselling is provided in English and a variety of Black/Minority Ethnic languages.
10 Union Street
Edinburgh EH1 3LU
0131 556 9302

Your Call
Telephone counselling for disabled people. Free confidential counselling in Scotland. Monday/Tuesday 11-3pm Tuesday 11am-1pm
0808 801 03 62

Care for Carers
www.care4carers.org.uk
Offer a number of support groups and courses as well as one-to-one support for carers in Edinburgh. Open Monday – Friday, 09.00 – 17.00.
Also provide twice yearly open days, and regular weekend residential respite for carers called Stepping Out. These weekend breaks are for carers to get away from their caring situation and spend time with other carers in a friendly and social environment. The weekends have organised activities, workshop opportunities, outings and social opportunities. Stepping Out is a free service and take place at the Low Port Centre in Linlithgow.
Lochend House
35 Lochend Road South
Edinburgh EH7 6BR
0131 661 2077 – Ruth MacLennan

Age Concern Edinburgh (ACE IT)
http://www.aceit.org.uk/
ACE IT computer training project aims to encourage new and non confident users, specifically in the 50+ age group, to learn basic computer skills, internet access and email. Now Online: The ACE IT Learning Zone, our interactive online computer training and guidance resource.
2nd Floor
115 George St
Edinburgh EH2 4JN
0131 477 3883

Edinburgh Silver Surfers Web Design Club
www.edinburghsilversurfers.co.uk
The Edinburgh Silver Surfers Web Club meet at 1pm each Tuesday within the ACE IT Computer Suite.
2nd Floor
115 George St
Edinburgh EH2 4JN
0131 477 3883

U Can do It
www.ucandoit.org.uk
UCanDoIT teaches disabled people computer and internet skills
020 7730 7766

Intowork Edinburgh (formerly Moving Intowork)
http://www.intowork.org.uk/
Employment support for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) including Asperger Syndrome and for people with an acquired brain injury (ABI), including people recovering from strokes
Intowork (Edinburgh)
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
0131 475 2600

Supported Employment Edinburgh
Contact us for help with employment opportunities for people with physical or learning disabilities or people with mental health problems Contact details: Supported Employment
Business Centre
1/7 Waverley Court
4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
0131 529 6533 / 0131 529 6534

WorkTrack
WorkTrack has access to a wide range of jobs through a network of local and national employers for people living in Craigmillar
Wellgate House
200 Cowgate
Edinburgh EH1 1NQ
0131 620 6220

CORE (Formely The Black Community Development Project)
www.bcdp.org.uk
Is one of the leading organisations in Scotland developing community-based initiatives to promote social justice and improved lives for diverse minority ethnic people who live in the Greater Pilton and North Edinburgh area. Offers a range of courses, including Maths and English, employment support, computer training etc
Ground Floor
G4-5 Inchgarvie Court
Ferry Road Drive
Edinburgh EH4 4DA
0131 467 7990

The Number Shop
Offers free numeracy tuition to adults living within Edinburgh city centre and Leith.
188-190 The Pleasance
Edinburgh EH8 9RT
0131 668 4787

Lead Scotland
www.lead.org.uk
(specialists in linking education and disability), is a voluntary organisation set up to support disabled young people and adults and carers to access post-school education.
0131 228 9441

Lothian Disabled Living Centre
The centre is run by occupational therapists. You can try out an up to date range of equipment and will be given advice on prices and suppliers.
Astley Ainslie Hospital
Grange Loan
Edinburgh EH9 2HL
0131 537 9190

The Disabled Living Centre
Dundas Resouce Centre
Oxgang Road
Grangemouth FK3 9EF
01324 504 311

The Disabled Living Foundation
http://www.dlf.org.uk/
Disabled Living Foundation (DLF), a national charity that provides free, impartial advice about all types of disability equipment and mobility products for older and disabled people, their carers and families. Why not ask Sara DLF’s new online guided advice tool?
0845 130 9177

Keycomm
www.keycomm
Exists to help people with communication impairments make use of technology to contribute to and control their environments.
1C Pennywell Road
Edinburgh EH4 4PH
0131 311 7130

Communication Matters
http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/
Is committed to supporting people who find communication difficult because they have little or no clear speech. You will find here information on methods of communication which can be used to supplement the more usual methods of speech and writing. These methods are called Augmentative and Alternative Communication, or AAC for short
Catchpell House
Carpet Lane
Edinburgh EH6
0845 456 8211

Ability Net
www.abilitynet.org.uk
A national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.
Freephone 0800 269 545 (if you call from home) or 01926 312 847 (if you call from work, minicom accessible)

The Community Equipment Service
www.edinburgh.gov.uk
The Community Equipment Service also offers a range of equipment and adaptations free of charge and without having to be assessed by a health or social work professional i.e. grab rails, cups , shoehorns, urinal, plate surrounds etc
Prestonfield Park
42 Kings Haugh
Edinburgh EH16 5UY
0131 313 2435

The Whistling Tortoise
http://www.whistlingtortoise.co.uk/
The Whistling Tortoise supplies a wide range of products to the public dedicated to making life easier. Rehabilitation aids and equipment
42a Hamilton Place
Stockbridge
Edinburgh EH3 5AX
0131 225 6365

Glenmore Mobility Ltd
www.glenmoremobility.com
Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
108b Dalry Road
Edinburgh EH11 2DR
0131 337 2333

Mobility Tyres
www.mobilitytyres.co.uk
Many hundreds of scooters, powerchairs, and wheelchairs are purchased annually. It can be difficult to get professional help in sourcing and replacing tyres and batteries and obtaining the correct sizes for your mobility product. Mobility Tyres in Whitburn, West Lothian, will help you with your requirements and deliver usually withing 3 working days
Gardner-Young Buildings
Burnhouse Industrial Estate
Whitburn
West Lothian EH47 0LQ
01501 744 999 or 01501 744 947

Medical and Disabled Equipment
www.med-ecosse.co.uk
Offers a full range of equipment and aids, plus a service and repair centre
32 Dryden Road
Bilston Glen Industrial Estate
Loanhead
Midlothian EH20 9LZ
0131 440 4225

British Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org.uk/
Lothian Branch
West Point House
69 North Gyle Terrace
Edinburgh EH12 8JY
0131 338 5700

Interpretation Line NHS
0131 242 8181 24 hour helpline 0800 731 69 69

MILAN Senior Welfare Council
www.milanswo.co.uk
Provides information, advice and support to older people from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Mauritius. Also provides befriending service Norton Park.
Day Care Service Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at:Portlee Resource Centre, 17 Hawkhill Avenue, Edinburgh, EH7 6BU.
Time: 10am – 3pm
Transport is available
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
0131 475 2307

Saheliya
www.saheliya.org.uk
Saheliya is a black and ethnic minority women’s mental health organization, offers a befriending service to provide ‘social support’ to isolated black and minority ethnic women in Edinburgh, alternative therapies and counselling –
125 McDonald Road
Edinburgh EH7 4NW
0131 556 9302

Sikh Sanjog
www.sikhsanjog.com
Organiasation for Sikh women in Edinburgh activities include womens groups, advice and support services, help women into work
22 Laurie Street
Edinburgh EH6 7AB
0131 553 4737

CORE (formerly BCDP)
http://www.community-organisation-for-race-equality.org.uk/
One of the leading organisations in Scotland developing community-based initiatives to promote social justice and improved lives for diverse minority ethnic people who live in North Edinburgh, in particular Forth and Inverleith area’s. Community organisation for race equality
G 4-5 Inchgarvie Court
Ferry Road Drive
Edinburgh EH4 4DA
0131 467 7990

Ukrainian Community Centre
14 Royal Terr
Edinburgh EH7 5AB
0131 556 7622

Scottish Refugee Council
Scottish Refugee Council is an independent charity dedicated to providing advice, information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees living in Scotland . Also links to other supportive organisations
Freephone Number For newly arrived and dispersed asylum seekers: 0800 085 6087

The Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association (ECESA)
Provides educational and recreational activities and support to Chinese elders in Edinburgh. The association has a lunch club, day care service and home visiting project. It also provides welfare information to elders
25 Home Street
Tollcross
Edinburgh EH3 9JR
0131 228 5808

The Pakistan Society
http://www.pakistansociety.co.uk/
Can offer advice on benefits, form filling and letter writing, advice on debts, housing, offer advice on learning English, advice on health issues
145 Buccleuch Street
Edinburgh EH8 9NE
0131 662 9446

Africa Centre Scotland
www.africacentre.co.uk
Aims to help people of African heritage with their well being
45 Blackfriars Street
Edinburgh EH1 1NB
0131 557 6145

Health in my Language
www.healthinmylanguage.com
This website lets you find information about health related services in Scotland which has been translated into different languages. You will find information about health and health services.

Jewish Community Lunch club
www.ehcong.com
Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation Synagogue Chamber – Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30-2pm
4 Salisbury Road
Edinburgh Eh16 5AB

Action Group Black and Ethnic Minorities
http://www.actiongroup.org.uk/
Our service provides people from black and ethnic minorities with advice and assistance to access social work services, education, health and housing. Do you have or know someone with an additional support need? Do you need some advice and support with these areas of your life? Do you want to know your rights?
0131 475 2315

Nari Kallyan Shangho
www.nkshealth.co.uk
A health and welfare project for South Asian women and their families living in Edinburgh.
Darroch Annexe
7 Gillespie Street
Edinburgh EH3 9NH
Tel and Fax 0131 221 1915

MECOPP
http://www.mecopp.org.uk/
Provides a variety of services to black and minority ethnic carers and communities locally, regionally and nationally.
MECOPP Carers Centre
172 Leith Walk
Edinburgh EH6 5EA
0131 467 2994 / 0131 467 2996 – Chinese language line / 0131 467 2997 – Asian language line

Doctors Surgeries
http://www.nhs24.com/FindLocal
Find GP Surgeries using the NHS24 Find A Service search facility

Hospitals
http://www.nhs24.com/FindLocal
For details of hospitals in your area and throughout the Lothians please use the NHS24 service search facility on the link provided

Drug and/or alcohol related emergency
Usually accessed via the alcohol (Tel: 0131 537 6557) or community drug problem services (Tel: 0131 537 8345), the Ritson Clinic (Royal Edinburgh Hospital) provides an in-patient assessment and/or detoxification unit for people with alcohol and/or drug problems who may be at the point of crisis.

The Harm Reduction Team
Offers an initial gateway into Methadone prescriptions and support for injecting drug users via drop in during normal office hours (Monday to Friday).
0131 537 8300

Alcohol Referral Team
Short-term social work assessment, care management and action planning service for adults with an alcohol problem.
0131 525 8040

Alcohol Liaison Nursing Service
Range of services provided for in and out-patients of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh who have issues with drinking.
0131 242 1396

Alcohol Problems Service
NHS Lothian assessment and treatment service for adults with drug and alcohol problem.
0131 537 6557

Edinburgh and Lothian Council on Alcohol (ELCA)
Counselling, support, advice & information for people worried about their own drinking or someone else’s. Counselling is available in Penicuik, Dalkeith and Edinburgh.
6 Clifton Terrace
Edinburgh EH12 5DR
Tel: 0131 337 8188 Fax: 0131 337 9825

Edinburgh Young Carers Project
Support for children and young people (5 – 25) at home who care for someone with drug and/ or alcohol problems.
0131 475 2322

Family Support Addictions (VOCAL)
Support and information for families and carers (18 and over) affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol problem.
0131 622 6262

Fast Forward (Positive Lifestyles)
Drug and alcohol education and prevention service for young people aged 11 – 25.
0131 554 4300

Forthland Lodge Care Centre
Residential care for men and women with alcohol related brain damage.
0131 555 0601

Community Drug Problem Service (CDPS)
The CDPS offers assessment and treatment to drug users. They will see service-users in various settings, including Roodlands Hospital, Haddington Social Work Centre and some GP surgeries. They offer treatment based on each service-user’s needs, which include: oral Methadone (when appropriate), specialist mental-health interventions , community detoxification , relapse prevention (on a time-limited basis).
22-24 Spittal Street
Edinburgh
0131 537 8345

Libra
http://www.librascotland.org.uk/
Libra is a voluntary organisation that operates a service across the Lothians for women worried about their drinking
4 Norton Park
Edinburgh EH7 5RS
0131 661 0111

Penumbra, Korsakoff Project
http://www.penumbra.org.uk/
The main purpose of the organisation is: to support people with alcohol/ dementia difficulties, promoting awareness of these issues through education
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
0131 475 2380

The Links Project
http://www.turningpointscotland.com/
Provides a residential service for Edinburgh and the Lothians that helps people experience drug related life crisis to achieve their goals. It’s available to people aged 16 and over and it provides detoxification and drug stabilisation programmes for users, which includes information about safer sex and harm minimisation.
The Turning Point Scotland
The Links Project
5 Links Place
Edinburgh
0131 553 2222

North Edinburgh Drug Advice Centre (NEDAC)
Harm minimisation support and counselling service to alcohol and drug users and those affected by another’s use
10 Pennywell Court
Muirhouse
Edinburgh EH4 4TZ
0131 332 2314

Turning Point Leith (TPS)
To offer community based support to drug users from the North East sector of Edinburgh
3 Smiths Place
Leith
Edinburgh EH6 8NT
0 131 554 7516

Bethany Christian Centre
Supported residential community for adults wishing to recover from alcohol and/or drug problems.
0131 554 4071

Castle Project
Range of services for people with drug related problems and their family and friends in South East Edinburgh.
0131 669 0068

CHAI Substance Misuse Support Service
Range of services for individuals with substance problems in Wester Hailes, Sighthill, Broomhouse and surrounding areas.
0131 442 2100 / 2465

Community Addiction Recovery Service (Turning Point Scotland)
Structured day programme for adults wishing to recover from their drug problem.
0131 553 2222

Community Drug Problem Service
NHS Lothian assessment and treatment service for adults with a drug problem.
0131 537 8345

Drug Referral Team
Short-term social work assessment, care management and action planning service for adults with a drug problem.
0131 525 8040

Genesis Project (CrossReach)
Housing support service for men or women struggling with drug and/or alcohol problems in their own tenancies or in a B&B.
0131 225 4901

Harm Reduction Team (NHS Lothian)
Direct access harm reduction services for drug users, including an initial gateway into treatment for heroin users.
0131 537 8300

Homeless Outreach Project (HOP) Addiction Service
As part of the Edinburgh Access Practice Substance Misuse Team, addictions support service for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have drug and/or alcohol problems.
0131 554 3961

Jericho House (Jericho Benedictines)
Residential care for men and women who have alcohol related issues.
0131 225 8230

Library & Resource Centre NHS Lothian
http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/ourservices/library/library.asp
Holds a range of resources including leaflets and training materials on a range of health topics, including alcohol and drugs. The centre is open to all those living and working in Lothian.
0131 536 9451

LEAP (Lothians and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme) (NHS Lothian)
Residential rehabilitation for people who wish to get and stay off alcohol and/or drugs.
Woodlands House
Astley Ainslie Hospital
(Canaan Lane entrance)
Edinburgh EH9 2HL
0131 446 (4)4400

Oxgangs Community Support Project (CHAI)
Range of services to assist individuals with drug and/or alcohol related problems in Oxgangs and the surrounding area.
0131 442 2100 or 0131 442 2465.

PrePare (NHS Lothian & City of Edinburgh Council)
Intensive outreach support for women who are pregnant or have just given birth and are affected by drug and/or alcohol problems.
0131 455 7936

NHS Lothian website
www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Under community (through above website) links to Edinburgh/Midlothian/east Lothian community health partnerships. Lists many services available within those areas.

RefHelp
www.refhelp.scot.nhs.uk
Designed to help GPs and other clinicians make the best possible referrals within Lothian. It is available from the SCI gateway application and also directly via the internet or from links in the NHS Lothian intranet site
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Spittal Street Centre
22-24 Spittal Street
Edinburgh EH3 9DU
0131 537 8300

Astley Ainslie Hospital
Dr Lisa Barrett, rehab consultant – 537 9000. AAH Bed manager Bleep 6108. Delayed d/c manager – Jenny Mackenzie – 537 (4)9024 /
Audrey Arthur – charge nurse (female ward), Charles Bell Unit 537 (4)9038.
Sandra McManus, charge nurse (male ward) Mears ward 537 (4)9046 – ward – 537 (4)9043 – office

Liberton
Dr Gillian Mead, consultant (See RIE for details) / Liberton Mirriam Ramaboa, charge nurse (ward 5) 536 (5)7916 – office / Liberton Lynne Gray, deputy charge nurse 536 (5)7915 – ward / Liberton Carol B Lumsden, bed manager 536 (5)7890; 07774 016 613 – mobile

RIE
Dr Simon Hart, consultant 242 (2)6908 or 242 (2)6927 – office; Dr Gillian Mead consultant 242 (2)6369 (direct line), 242 (2)6481 (sec’y); Dr Nolan Arulraj; Dr Richard O’Brien.
Sharon Caldwell, charge nurse, (ward 201). deputies: Frank Morrow, Stephen Chang 242 (2)2013 – office 242 (2)2017 or 22018 – ward

WGH
Dr Sarah Keir, consultant; Dr Rachael Murphy
Pat Taylor, charge nurse (ward 50/55) 537 (3)3555, deputies Laura Smith, Donna Jack

Pharmacies
http://www.nhs24.com/FindLocal
Find pharmacies using the NHS24 Find A Service search facility

Community Rehabilitation Team
Rhona Smyth Assistant Manager Community Rehab Service 1st Floor Chesser House 500 Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 3YJ
0131 553 8270

Edinburgh Community Physiotherapy Service
http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/Community/MidlothianCHP/Services/Pages/Podiatry.aspx
Edinburgh Community Physiotherapy Service serves Edinburgh. See Website for all details of physio services in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Domiciliary Service
Operating within the City of Edinburgh , caters for housebound people who are unable to attend a physiotherapy clinic as an out patient
Astley Ainslie Hospital
Grange Loan
Edinburgh EH9 2HL
0131 537 9501

Edinburgh Neuro Outpatients
Slateford Physio Clinic
Slateford Medical Centre
27 Gorgie Park Close
Edinburgh EH14 1NQ
0131 442 8720

Adult Community Speech and Language
Psychology Hut
Astley Ainslie Hospital
133 Grange Loan
Edinburgh EH9 2HL
0131 537 9577

Smoking Cessation
North East Edinburgh LHP 0131 536 6247/0131 551 1671 / North West Edinburgh LHP 0131 336 0979/ 0131 536 1671 / South West Edinburgh LHP 0131 537 7447 / South Central Edinburgh LHP 0131 536 9759 / South East Edinburgh LHP 0131 672 9532 / Edinburgh Young People – 07969 530 266 / Edinburgh Pregnancy Service 0131 672 9533

Smoking Cessation
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender people in Lothian (if not keen on attending generic services)
0131 523 1104 or 0131 558 9444.

Smoking Cessation, Pharmacy
http://www.nhs24.com/FindLocal
All Community Pharmacies (chemists) participate in the NHS Lothian Stop Smoking Services Pharmacy Scheme and offer one-to-one stop smoking support. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is on prescription directly from the pharmacist if desired, meaning that clients do not need to visit their GP for a prescription for nicotine replacement therapies. A list of all pharmacies can be accessed via NHS24 “Find a Service”

Dental Services
How to register with a dentist – If you are new to the area or, for any other reason, are not already registered with a dentist, you are recommended to do so. You can obtain details of NHS dentists currently registering patients by telephoning 0131 537 please telephone the Lothian Dental Advice Line: Tel 0131 536 4800

Dental Emergencies
During the day – Edinburgh, East Lothian Midlothian and West Lothian Registered patients – contact your dental practice. If you are not sure about the emergency arrangements at your dental practice, ask about these the next time you visit. Unregistered patients – an emergency service for the relief of pain only is available:Adult patients aged 16 years and over Chalmers Dental Centre 3 Chalmers Street Edinburgh. Monday – Thursday, 9am – 4.45pm and on Friday, 9am to 4.15pm. Child patients aged under 16 years Children’s Department Edinburgh Dental Institute Level 3, Lauriston Building Lauriston Place Edinburgh Monday to Friday 9.00-11am and 2-3.00pm

Podiatry Service
http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/Community/EdinburghCHP/Services/Documents/podiatry_department_application_form.pdf
Patients can self refer for a clinic visit by filling out an application form (see website link). GPs or other health care professionals can also make referrals if they wish.
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Podiatry Clinics
www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/Community/MidlothianCHP/Services/Pages/Podiatry.aspx
Podiatry Services in Edinburgh

Continence Care Service
Edinburgh and Mid and East Lothian – Office Open: 09:00 – 16:00 Monday to Wednesday / 11:00 – 16:00 Thursday / 09:00 – 15:00 Friday
0131 537 4572

Lothian Sexual Health
http://www.lothiansexualhealth.scot.nhs.uk/
The Lothian Sexual Health website has been created by experts to provide reliable and straightforward information about sexual health & services for people in Lothian.
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c:card
www.ccard.org.uk
Free condoms are provided at the Dean Terrace clinic by the c:card service

LGBT Health
http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/
The LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing is a unique initiative to promote the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people living in, working in and travelling to Edinburgh.
9 Howe Street
Edinburgh EH3 6TE
0131 523 1100 LGBT Helpline on Wednesdays 12.30 – 7pm on 0131 556 4049

Pilmeny Development Project
www.pilmenydevelopmentproject.co.uk/communityconnector
To support people aged 65 and over to gain the confidence and skills necessary to use groups, activities and resources in their community.
For north east Edinburgh (EH1 3AA -> EH1 3YX, and EH5 3AA -> EH8 8PE)
0131 553 2559

Places for People Scotland Care and Support
www.placesforpeoplecareandsupport.co.uk/find_a_service/older_people/community_connecting.aspx
To support people aged 65 and over to gain the confidence and skills necessary to use groups, activities and resources in their community.
South east Edinburgh: EH1 1AN – EH1 2RX, EH8 9AA – EH8 9XQ, EH15 1AF – EH17 8UU, EH21 8QS – EH21 8SQ and EH22 1RT.
North west Edinburgh: EH2 1AF – EH3 7UA, EH4 1AA – EH4 5ZZ, EH5 1AA – EH5 2PW, EH4 6AA – EH4 8ZZ, EH12 0AA – EH12 9LH and EH27 0AA – EH30 9YQ.
0131 558 3728

Edinburgh Community Food Initiative (ECFI)
http://www.edinburghcommunityfood.org.uk/what-we-do/co-ops/find-coop
Edinburgh Food co-Ops can be found on the ECFI website
22 Tennant Street
Edinburgh EH6 5ND
0131 467 7326

Social Care Direct
Adult 0131 200 2324 – Children 0131 200 2327

Muirhouse Crescent Social Work Centre
34 Muirhouse Crescent
Edinburgh EH4 4QL
0131 343 1991

West Pilton Gardens Social Work Centre
8 West Pilton Gardens
Edinburgh EH4 4DP
0131 529 5400

Westfield House Social Work Centre
5 Kirk Loan
Edinburgh EH12 7HD
0131 334 9933

Springwell House Social Work Centre
1 Gorgie Road EH11 2LA
0131 313 3366

Murrayburn Gate Social Work Centre
5 Murrayburn Gate
Wester Hailes
Edinburgh EH14 2SS
0131 442 4131

Oxgangs Path Social Work Centre
4 Oxgangs Path
Edinburgh EH13 9LX
0131 445 4451

Victoria Street Social Work Centre
11 Victoria Street
Edinburgh EH21 2HE
0131 226 6731

Leith Social Work Centre St John’s House
71 Constitution Street
Edinburgh EH6 7AF
0131 553 2121

Craigentinny Social Work Centre
Loaning Road
Edinburgh EH7 6JE
0131 661 8291

Captains Road Social Work Centre
40 Captains Road
Edinburgh EH17 8QF
0131 529 5300

Craigmillar Social Work Centre
171 Duddingston Park South
Edinburgh EH15 3EG
0131 657 8500

Emergency Social Work Service
0800 731 6969

Health in Mind
www.health-in-mind.org.uk
Offers home support to people with mental health difficulties. Offers 1:1 home based support to organise tasks, access community facilities, attend support groups and find ways of meeting other people
40 Shandwick Place
Edinburgh EH2 4RT
0131 225 8508

Acquired brain injury support in Edinburgh
We provide individual packages of care and support for people with an acquired brain injury
Caledonian Village
2/2 East Dalry Road
Edinburgh EH11 2TS
0131 661 0326

Home Group
www.homegroup.org.uk
We can help with a wide range of things including budgeting and benefit maximisation, social interaction and activities, life skills, dealing with agencies and other services within Edinburgh
Unit 3 Q Court
Quality Street
Davidson’s Mains
Edinburgh EH4 5BP
0131 336 5876

CHAI’s
www.chaiedinburgh.org.uk
Housing Support Team provides tenancy support to people aged 16 and over. We provide practical housing support through a visiting support service across the city aimed at maintaining tenancies and promoting independence.
0131 442 2100

Bethnay Christian Trust
Seek to provide support for up to 6 months to those in housing crisis with a view to moving people into settled accommodation, and preventing people who are in tenancies from becoming homeless.
65 Bonnington Road
Edinburgh EH6 5JQ
0131 561 8910

Barony
www.baronyha.org.uk
Supports people to live in their own homes. offer practical help with things like shopping, keeping appointments, managing a budget, preparing a meal, going to the cinema and meeting friends or more personal care like help with dressing and bathing, taking medication, following a treatment plan or offering emotional support.

Canal Court
40 Craiglockhart Avenue
Edinburgh EH14 1LT
0845 140 7777

The Action Group
www.actiongroup.org.uk
The Housing Support Service helps people live independently with various conditions and acquired brain injuries (Lothian wide).
The Action Group,
Norton Park Centre
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
0131 475 2315

Elcap
http://www.elcap.org/
Provides tenancy support to residents across Edinburgh and East Lothian
01875 814 114

City of Edinburgh Council
www.edinburgh.gov.uk
General enquiries
0131 200 2323

Telecare Edinburgh
Assessment and Advice Service
Waverly Court
4 East Market Street
Edinburgh, EH8 8BG
0131 529 7661

Edinburgh Furniture Initiative
Canonmills Superstore
67 Logie Green Road
Edinburgh EH7 4HF
0131 557 7900

Edinburgh Furniture Initiative
http://www.foursquare.org.uk/
Sighthill Superstore
5 Bankhead Medway, Edinburgh, EH11 4BY
0131 450 3900

Bethany Homemaker
http://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/
33a Haddington Place
Edinburgh EH7 4AG
0 131 467 3993

Bethany Homemaker Requip It
http://www.requipit.com/
38 Jane Street
Leith
Edinburgh EH6 5HD
0131 554 8887

Lothian and Borders fire Brigade
Free home fire safety checks
0800 169 0320

Energy Assistance
A free home energy check. This short survey will check how energy efficient your home is and suggest practical changes and improvements. It can help you save money by reducing the amount of energy you use in your home. It can be done over the phone. Or you can fill in a home energy check online and we’ll aim to call you back within 2 working days. Whether you are working, retired or receiving benefits we can provide free energy advice to you.
0800 512 012

More money in your pocket
A benefit and tax credit check, and access to the lowest-cost energy rates. Many people miss out on money they are entitled to from benefits and tax credits – just because they don’t know it’s there. We can help find out if this applies to you. Some people discover they can get as much as £1,500 extra per year. Energy suppliers also offer some people discounted energy rates. We can advise about any discounts that may be available to help you pay less for the energy you use.
0800 512 012

Care and Repair Edinburgh
www.careandrepairedinburgh.org.uk
Care and repair offers independent advice and assistance to help homeowners repair, improve or adapt their homes, so that they can remain comfortably at home. The free and confidential service is available to home-owners and private tenants who are at least 60 years of age or who have a disability. Services offered include home improvement advice, handy person service, home from hospital service, small repairs and trade referral service
​0131 337 1111

Home safety (Edinburgh)
Provides advice on all aspects of safety in the home
0131 529 3030

EARS (Edinburgh Advocacy & Representation Service)
http://www.ears-advocacy.org.uk/
EARS Advocacy Service for Older People is funded by health and social work to provide free, independent advocacy (on a one to-one basis) to older people in, or moving into long term care. The office is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
EARS Advocacy Service
Forecort Bus Centre
Edinburgh EH6 5PX
0845 607 0129

Edinburgh Council
Council garden services and assistance
Parks and Greenspace Service
Level C.3
Waverley Court
4 East Market Street
Edinburgh. EH8 8BG
0131 529 7881

Health in Mind
www.health-in-mind.org.uk/services/community-connecting.html
To support people aged 65 and over to gain the confidence and skills necessary to use groups, activities and resources in their community.
South west Edinburgh: EH3 8AA – EH3 9YX, EH9 1AF – EH9 2TB, EH10 4AA – EH11 2TW, EH13 9AA – EH13 9QX, EH11 3AA – EH11 4SW, EH13 0AA – EH13 0RG and EH14 1AF – EH14 7NN
0131 225 8508

The Edinburgh Speakability Group
http://www.speakability.org.uk/
Contact Speakability
1 Royal Street
London SE1 7LL
020 7261 9572 (Admin)

Aphasia Now
www.aphasianow.org
Offer information, advice and forums for people with aphasia

Headway Edinburgh
http://www.edinburghheadway.org.uk/
Edinburgh Headway Group is a Registered Scottish charity dedicated to helping and supporting the traumatically head injured, their families and carers. Premises at the Astley Ainslie Hospital are open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm and offer a range of therapeutic and rehabilitative activities that include fitness, reflexology and social activities.
Headway House
Astley Ainslie Hospital
Canaan Lane
Edinburgh EH9 2HL
0131 537 9116

Headway East Lothian
www.headwayeastlothian.org.uk
Headway East Lothian provides support and information to adult brain injured survivors, their families and carers. We meet in Musselburgh, Haddington and Dunbar and have outings on a monthly basis. We can also provide outreach services and give confidential support and information in the home
01875 814 735

Concessionary Bus passes Disabled Passes/ companion passes
Edinburgh 0131 200 2351(or go to local library)

Taxi card
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/
0800 232 323

Blue Badge
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/
0800 232 323

Handicabs
http://www.handicabs.org.uk/
Dial a ride 0131 447 9949 Dial a Bus 0131 447 1718

British Red Cross Transport and Escort
Car schemes which may organize transport in the scheme’s locality. Some schemes limit themselves to transporting to hospital, GP’s surgery, shopping or providing or occasional or emergency service – other schemes are more flexible
0131 338 5700 / 0131 557 9898

South Edinburgh Amenities Group
www.seag.uk.net
SEAG offers a citywide, wheelchair accessible minibus service to community groups and invites enquiries to the transport manager
0131 669 3847

Colinton Care
Any resident of Colinton parish mainly for hospital, clinic and out-patient appointments, and for visiting relatives in hospital. Also for shopping and collecting prescriptions. Emergency visits to hospital. Free, but donations are accepted for petrol and running of the scheme.
Moyira Perry 0131 441 4847

Pilton Equalities Project
Provides fully accessible transport for disabled, frail and older people in the North of Edinburgh. Outings, shopping trips and people taken to clubs. Assessment undertaken.
0131 315 4466

Shop mobility
Shop mobility is a scheme, which lends wheelchairs (electric or manual) to people with limited mobility that wish to shop at the Gyle, Almondvale and the Mound. The service is free of charge and a volunteer may be available to accompany you if required. For further information telephone:
Edinburgh Mobile Unit 0131 225 9559 Mobile: 07968 325 661
Gyle Tel: 0131 317 1460
Ocean Terminal Tel: 0131 475 9408
Almondvale Tel: 01506 442 744
Falkirk Area Tel: 01324 630 500
Coatbridge Tel: 01236 605 795
Motherwell Tel: 01698 303 199 / 01698 309 467
Stirling Tel: 01786 449 606

Edinburgh Council
Marked Disabled parking Bays contact council customer services:
0131 200 2323