Health

Being unwell for a long time, whether as a result of a physical health condition, a mental health condition or a disability, can be both frustrating and debilitating, and can impact on other areas of a person’s life, such as employment, money or housing.

Anyone worried about their health should contact their GP in the first instance. However, the following organisations can provide support, information and advice to people experiencing difficulties as a result of a health condition.

The Learning, Employment, Money Matters or Housing sections of this Guide may also be of interest and give details of other sources of support and help for people with a health condition. See also “You may also be interested in…” on this page.

 

  • Action on Hearing Loss (formerly RNID)

    For deaf and hard of hearing people in Edinburgh and Lothians.       Advice and guidance to deaf and hard of hearing people looking for employment or training, or to gain skills that will help them towards this. We also...

  • Edinburgh Community Food

    For Edinburgh residents and organisations.Food hygiene and food and health courses, recruits and trains volunteers in the community food co-ops and distributes fruit and veg in hospital settings. 

  • Health In Mind

    For people in Edinburgh and the Lothians that experience mental health difficulties.           A registered charitable organisation supporting mental health and well being. Services include counselli...

  • Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living

    For disabled people and people with long term conditions.Advice and information on disability issues, support disabled people to access independent living and self directed support. 

  • Next Step Employability Service, Support Mind in Scotland

    For adults with mental health problems.        Free, confidential service providing information and guidance about education, training, paid employment and volunteering opportunities. 

  • Patient Information Centres (PICs)

    For anybody requiring health information or help navigating through the NHSHigh quality health and social care information, tailored to individual needs.  

  • Pilton Community Health Project (PCHP)

    For anyone over the age of 16, resident in the North Edinburgh area. Phone to check specific postcode area.Support for people to lead healthier lives. Programmes include Barri Grubb (healthy eating); Move it and Paths to Health (helping people get a...

  • RNIB (Royal National Institue for the Blind)

    For blind and partially sighted people in Edinburgh and Lothians.Social work services; rehabilitation and mobility training; benefits income maximisation, a library and a resource centre with a wide range of aids and equipment. We also offer volunte...

  • Saheliya

    For women and girls (12+) of black and minority ethnic backgrounds living in Edinburgh and its surrounding areas.Safe and confidential service supporting mental health and well being. Services include counselling, befriending, one-to-one support, an...

  • Simpson House Counselling

    For people affected by drug use in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Edinburgh Prison.A space to explore your thoughts and feelings about the way your life is affected by your own and others’ drug use