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Social Care Direct

Verified

Advice and referral point for adult social care support in Edinburgh.

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Free
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If care needs are affecting daily life, it is okay to ask for support. You deserve guidance that helps things feel safer, clearer and more manageable.

About this service

Social Care Direct is provided by Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership for people in Edinburgh. Advice and referral point for adult social care support in Edinburgh. The service offers advice, takes referrals and helps people ask for social care support from the council. It can also direct people to other organisations if another service may be a better fit. It may be especially helpful for adults in Edinburgh who may need social care support, and people referring someone for help.. Support is available both online and in person. People can usually contact the service directly to ask what help is available and how to get started. If you are unsure whether it is the right fit, the service can explain what it offers, who it is for and what the next step may look like.

How they can help you

The service offers advice, takes referrals and helps people ask for social care support from the council. It can also direct people to other organisations if another service may be a better fit.

Who it's for

Adults in Edinburgh who may need social care support, and people referring someone for help.

Eligibility

For adults in Edinburgh seeking or referring for social care support.

Getting support

Eligibility
For adults in Edinburgh seeking or referring for social care support.
How support is available
Online and in person
Referral requirements
You can contact this service directly without a referral.

Trust and updates

Verification status: Verified

Last verified: September 15, 2026

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Verification source: City of Edinburgh Council

Verification notes: Verified phone, email, opening purpose and referral options on the council social care page on 2026-09-15.

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