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City of Edinburgh Council

Local care and support organisations


You can search for care and support services and groups in Edinburgh using these directories:

Carer support groups

Groups and organisations who provide advice and support to carers.

Day services and lunch clubs

Day centres and clubs offering support to older and disabled people.

Sheltered and supported housing

Housing with additional support and security for older people. 

Residential and nursing care homes

Residential care homes, nursing homes and providers of short breaks and respite.

Registered home care providers

Providers of home care services that are registered with the Care Inspectorate.

Equipment to help you live at home

Simple items you can order free of charge to make it easier to bathe, dress, and move around.

Alarms and monitors for independent living

Personal alarms and sensors, like pendant alarms and fall detectors, offered by our Telecare service.

Drug and alcohol services

Services which help people with drug, alcohol or substance misuse problems.

Housing support organisations

Organisations that help people find and keep their own home. 


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Ask Social Care for advice
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