Easter closure


Please note that our Edinburgh Carers’ Hub and Midlothian Carer Centre will be closed on Friday 3 and Monday 6 April for the Easter break. We will re-open on Tuesday 7 April, however if you need support over this period, below are some numbers you may find useful:

Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh Social Work: 0131 200 2324 / 0800 731 6969 (out of hours)
  • NHS 24: for non-emergencies, dial 111 (or contact your GP)
  •  Police Scotland:
    For non-emergencies, dial 101
    For emergencies (ambulance, fire brigade or police), dial 999
  • Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments:
    Edinburgh Royal Infirmary: 0131 536 1000
    St John’s Hospital, Livingston: 01506 523 000
  • Samaritans: 116 123 (free helpline)
  • Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87
  • Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline: 0800 027 1234
  • Edinburgh Emergency Crisis Centre for Mental Health: 0808 801 0414
  • If you smell gas: 0800 111 999
  • Water supply emergencies: 0800 0778 778
  • Power faults: dial 105

Midlothian:

  • Midlothian Social Work: 0131 271 3900 / 0800 731 6969 (out of hours)
  • NHS 24: for non-emergencies, dial 111 (or contact your GP)
  • Police Scotland:
    For non-emergencies, dial 101
    For emergencies (ambulance, fire brigade or police), dial 999
  • Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments:
    Edinburgh Royal Infirmary: 0131 536 1000
    St John’s Hospital, Livingston: 01506 523 000
  • Samaritans: 116 123 (free helpline)
  • Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87
  • Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline: 0800 027 1234
  • Edinburgh Emergency Crisis Centre for Mental Health: 0808 801 0414
  • If you smell gas: 0800 111 999
  • Water supply emergencies: 0800 0778 778
  • Power faults: dial 105

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