Advice Shop (City of Edinburgh Council)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • Anyone who lives in Edinburgh and aged 16 years old and over

Description

The Advice Shop is a free and independent professional information, advice and advocacy service providing assistance to anyone living in Edinburgh. This service can help you access all the state benefits you are entitled to and to address any difficulties with debt.

The service aims to tackle poverty by maximising income and reducing the stress of money worries.

Is there a cost?

Free

Location information

  • Parking (free and paid)
  • Wheelchair access

Opening times

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday10:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED
The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Details

249 High Street, Edinburgh , Eh1 1YJ

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Types of support on offer:

Advocacy
Information and advice
Support in person
Support on the phone

Type of services on offer:

Anxiety
Housing, benefits, debt
Learning, employability, volunteering
Long term conditions/disabilities
Relationships and Family Life
Self confidence
Stress
Substance use

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