Carer assessments and services
The City of Edinburgh Council website offers a range of useful information for carers:
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/1352/carers-adult
This website gives information about:
- Local carer organisations in the Edinburgh area
- Carer assessments for carers that give regular and substantial care
- Benefits and money advice
Services for the cared for person
If you are a carer and want to know more about assessments or services for the person you care for, you should contact Social Care Direct:
For adults - 0131 200 2324
For children - 0131 200 2327
socialcaredirect@edinburgh.gov.uk
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/1347/social_care_and_health/716/contact_social_care
Social Care Direct is open during the following hours:
Monday to Thursday 8.30 am - 5 pm
Friday 8.30 am - 3.55 pm
Out of hours crises
Sometimes a crisis may arise out of these hours or on a public holiday. If this happens you can contact Social Care Direct out of hours service on 0800 731 6969.
The link below gives more information about who to contact if there is a crisis:
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/1347/social_care_and_health/716/contact_social_care/2