Supporting people who care for family and friends
Urgent care services are operating throughout the festive period. In a life threatening emergency please call 999. For urgent advice and assistance when your GP or dentist is closed please call NHS 24 on 111 day or night. For out of hours social work please call 0800 731 6969.
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In a mental health crisis, please call NHS 24 on 111 and ask for a Psychiatric Nurse Advisor. You should be connected to the mental health cover for Lothian. In a life threatening emergency, please call 999.
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If you need a listening ear, please pick up the phone to a friend, family member, neighbour, peer or service provider or connect online to others in a similar situation. We all need a network of support.
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The festive season can be a time when many people struggle financially. If you are an unpaid carer with money worries, please reach out for support.
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Being a parent or kinship carer can be challenging – even more so if the child you love and are looking after has additional support needs.
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If you are an older person, or care for an older person, you may find The Silver Line or Age Scotland helplines useful sources of information, advice and support.
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