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City of Edinburgh Council

Social care and health


Find out how we can support you at home

Help with tasks such as washing, dressing and meals and how to equip or adapt your home.

Learn about social care for children

Information on social care services for children and families.

Protect a child or adult at risk

What to do about a child or adult who is at risk of harm.

Get advice about care or make a referral

How to ask for support and who is entitled to care services.

Get a job working with adults in social care

How to find a skilled and satisfying job as a care worker.


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Finding local care and support services

Search for support groups, day services, care homes and home care providers.

How Direct Payments work

Buy and arrange your own support using Direct Payments.


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Social Care Direct

Health and Social Care

Chesser House, 500 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3YJ

Tel: 0131 200 2324

Email: socialcaredir
ect@edinburgh.gov.uk

Relevant local health and advice links