Get advice or refer someone for help
You can ask us for advice or refer yourself or someone you know in Edinburgh through our Social Care Direct service. You may need help due to illness, frailty, disability or concerns about safety of an adult or child at risk of harm. You can phone or email us.
0131 200 2324
Email Social Care Direct
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm
Friday 8.30am to 3.55pm
In an emergency
Phone us on 0131 200 2324 during the opening hours above.
At all other times please contact our out of hours emergency service.
Who we can help
We have to give priority to the people who are at the most risk. Find out how we assess your needs.
Your needs must usually be critical or substantial to receive some Social Care services. We offer many other services without the need for an assessment. Find out if you may have critical or substantial needs.
Manage your services
If you already receive care and support, you can contact us to make changes. You can also get in touch to ask for other support, like day care, respite care or equipment for your home.