City of Edinburgh Council

The Access Point (TAP)

Housing and Social Care services at TAP

EH property housing office, Cockburn Street

The Access Point offers a holistic housing, health and social care service to people who are experiencing homelessness. 

Housing service

A specialist service for people over 18 who are homeless and have multiple needs. You can call to make an appointment to see someone at The Access Point or to arrange for a home, hospital or prison visit from a Housing Officer.

Social care service

A duty, assessment and care management service for people over 16 who do not have care of children. You can call to make an appointment.

A drop in service is available for social care and housing crisis problems.

Opening hours

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday- 9:00am to 5:00pm

Tuesday- 10:00am to 5:00pm

Friday- 9:00am to 4:00pm

Drop in service hours

Monday to Thursday- 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Friday- 1:30pm to 3:00pm

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The Access Point

Services for Communities

17-23 Leith Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3AT

Tel: 0131 529 7438

Fax: 0131 557 8122

Email: accesspoint@e
dinburgh.gov.uk