Aims: To provide an educational service to promote responsible dog ownership in Scotland To further the role and the care of dogs in Scotland with the help of Government, local authorities or other organisations Services provided: Research into the therapeutic value of animals (dogs especially) Introduce a pet visiting service (Therapet) to homes, schools or…
Edinburgh
Crisis
About Crisis works with people to help them rebuild their lives and leave homelessness behind for good. Crisis Skylight Edinburgh works with people who are currently experiencing homelessness or are vulnerably housed. How we can help depends on someone’s needs and situation. Crisis Skylight Edinburgh offers one-to-one support to allow people to learn, develop skills,…
MECOPP Carers Centre
Aims: To assist minority ethnic carers in accessing support and services appropriate to their caring situations. Services provided: Advocacy and case work support Advice and information Asian carers helpline number is  0131 467 2997 Individual and group support Educational and training opportunities for carers Respite service Volunteering Policy and service development. membership/costs: Services are free…
VOCAL
Provide information, advice, training, advocacy, counselling & group work to carers living in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Cruse Scotland
Aims: To offer support and counselling to people who have been bereaved. Services provided: National Helpline (0808 802 6161) One to one counselling Arrange talks on bereavement to all interested parties Information Packs opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am-8pm Saturday to Sunday 10a,-2pm
FAIR Ltd
Aims: To provide information and advice to people with learning disabilities and carers on all aspects of life. Services provided: FAIR’s advice workers can help with benefit issues and money management: claiming new benefits re-applying for benefits help with benefit changes filling in forms supporting you through the whole process of assessment budgeting – managing how…