City of Edinburgh Council

Contact social care

Out of hours and public holidays

Our out of hours service provides advice, support and help to ensure that vulnerable people are not left at risk.

For help in a crisis outwith office hours or on public holidays, call free on 0800 731 6969

If you're outside the UK call  00 44 131 553 8286

Outwith office hours is:

  • Monday to Thursday  5.00pm - 8.30am  
  • Friday 3.55pm - Monday 8.30am

A child or adult at risk of harm

  • Police 0131 311 3131
  • In an emergency 999
  • 24 hour domestic abuse helpline 0800 027 1234

Mental health crisis

Call your G.P. or if the crisis is life threatening, call 999

If you cannot contact your GP and the crisis isn't life threatening, call 0131 537 6000 for an emergency assessment.

If you are calling within office hours, please contact Social Care Direct.

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