Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) 

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

For adults aged 18 and over.

Description

Providing housing and support to Veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or are in need. Veterans have their own fully furnished en-suite room (85 rooms at Whitefoord) and access to all the facilities and support on site as well as a full catering and laundry service. A professionally qualified social care team provides veterans with counselling services, housing and other support to help them with their recovery and return to independent living where appropriate.

How do I access this?

  • Self referral
  • Referral by third party

Contact us on 0131 556 0091 or fill in our online enquiry form at: https://www.svronline.org/housing-enquiry/

Opening times

This service is available 24/7

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Contact Details

Whitefoord House, 53 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BS

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Downloads


SVR Residences Leaflet
(520.81 KB pdf)

SVR Poster 2024
(1.76 MB pdf)


Types of support on offer:

Support in person

Type of services on offer:

Housing, benefits, debt

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