Advice AgenciesThe Action Group, Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY The Action Group for children and adults with support needs and learning disabilities - and their carers. The service they can give includes money advice and advice on welfare rights. Telephone: 0131 475 2315 The Advice Shop, 85/87 South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1HA The Advice Shop is The City Of Edinburgh Council’s funded advice shop. They can give help with debt and benefits advice and can assist with representation in benefit matters and appeals. Telephone: 0131 225 1255 Black Community Development Project, G4-5 Inchgarvie Court, Ferry Road Drive, Edinburgh, EH4 4DA Black Community Development Project 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. 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. Available Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm. Telephone: 0131 467 7990 Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) There are six permanent offices and 16 outreach projects in Edinburgh. More information about the offices and how to contact them are available on the website below. Website: http://www.citizensadviceedinburgh.co.uk/ The Community Help & Advice Initiative (CHAI) Operates in Edinburgh from offices based in Wester Hailes and Oxgangs. Outreach services are also provided to the communities in North Edinburgh and Restalrig. Further information about the service and how to contact them is available on their website. Telephone: 0131 442 4100 Four Square (Scotland), Four Square Hub, 67a Logie Green Road, Canonmills, Edinburgh, EH7 4HF This is a charity involved with the rights and needs of homeless people in Edinburgh and the Central belt of Scotland with the aim of preventing homelessness and promoting Inclusion. They work, give help and assistance in Accommodation and Support, Practical Assistance, Advice and Advocacy and Education and Training. Telephone: 0131 557 7930 Granton Information Centre Granton Information Centre (GIC) provides free, impartial and confidential expert advice, information and representation to the residents of North Edinburgh on a range of issues and by a variety of methods including centre-based interviews, home visits, outreach/drop in clinics and representation. Telephone: 0131 551 2459 / 0131 552 0458 / 0131 538 7750 Immigration and Asylum Support Team, 1 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BJ This team provides advice on immigration and asylum seekers and can be contacted on the telephone number below to arrange an appointment. Telephone: 0131 529 7410 The Pay and Work Rights Helpline Workers aged 22 or over should get the National Minimum Wage of £5.80. If you think you are paid less, call the free Pay and Work Rights Helpline in confidence for help getting you what you are entitled to. Telephone: 0800 917 2368 The Rights Office, PO Box 12775, Edinburgh, EH8 9YE The Rights Office is currently based at Southside Community Centre, Nicolson Street. From mid July to the first week in September, The Rights Office is based in the Square Centre, Nicolson Square. They give benefit advice and support for; representation at tribunals, small debts, employment, housing and income maximization. Telephone: 0131 667 6339 Shelter – The housing and homelessness charity, 4th Floor, Scotiabank House, 6 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh Shelter is a national organization offering specialist services in Edinburgh. Shelter Housing Support Services provide practical help and support for families moving from temporary to permanent accommodation - from getting settled in a new area to gaining the skills and confidence to maintain a tenancy. Telephone: 0808 800 4444 Social Work Centers The City of Edinburgh Council Social Service provide a wide range of support services across the city. Further information can be obtained from their website. |
