Drop-in service (Advocard)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • Anyone living in Edinburgh City who identifies as having a mental health condition.

Description

Independent advocacy supports a person’s right to have their own voice heard in decisions made about their health and wellbeing.

Whether you’re looking for information, support to attend a meeting, or just someone to talk things through with – our drop-ins are a safe and welcoming space to start.

For dates and times, visit: https://advocard.org.uk/outreach-service/

How do I access this?

  • Self referral
  • Referral by third party

Is there a cost?

Free

Location information

  • Translation service available
  • Our office at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital is well served by Lothian buses 5,11,16,23,36.

Opening times

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED
Advocard logo

Contact Details

AdvoCard, c/o Andrew Duncan Clinic, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Morningside Place, Edinburgh, EH10 5HF

Social media:

Downloads


Advocard Drop Ins Poster - Sept 2025
(121.55 KB pdf)


Types of support on offer:

Advocacy
Drop-in

Type of services on offer:

Housing, benefits, debt
Isolation
Loneliness
Long term conditions/disabilities
Substance use

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