Advice Shop
Free council advice on benefits, debt, welfare rights and crisis support for Edinburgh residents.
If money worries have been building up, you do not have to carry them on your own. Reaching out for advice can be a steady first step, and it is okay to ask for help before things feel even harder.
About this service
Advice Shop provides with benefit checks, debt problems, welfare rights and crisis support. They explain options, help people understand what they may be entitled to and support them to move forward with more confidence. It is there for people living in Edinburgh who need help with benefits, debt or welfare advice. You can use it in person or online, whichever suits you. There is no charge for using it. You can contact them yourself, so you do not need to be referred by anyone else. You can contact them as you are, without preparing anything first. Money problems often feel worse when they are kept to yourself, and getting a clear view of your options is usually the first relief.
How they can help you
The team helps with benefit checks, debt problems, welfare rights and crisis support. They explain options, help people understand what they may be entitled to and support them to move forward with more confidence.
Who it's for
People living in Edinburgh who need help with benefits, debt or welfare advice.
Eligibility
Edinburgh residents aged 16 or over.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Edinburgh residents aged 16 or over.
- How support is available
- Online and in person
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
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Report a problem with this listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report goes into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.