Veterans Support (Thistle Foundation)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • People aged 18 years and over who have served and/or family members of those who have served and live in Scotland.

Description

We support veterans, and/or family members of veterans, living with long term health conditions or facing challenging life situations.

What we offer:

  • One to one wellbeing coaching
  • Support to develop a wellbeing plan
  • Group based lifestyle management courses
  • Community gym and exercise classes
  • Social prescribing
  • Peer support

How do I access this?

  • Self referral
  • Referral by third party
  • Referral from Health and Social Care practitioners
  • Informal calls to find out more about the service are also welcomed.
  • If you have served in any of the armed forces or are a close family member of someone who has served, please state “veteran” within your referral.

Is there a cost?

  • Most of our services are free of charge.
  • Ongoing gym/classes membership (after 3 months) costs £60 per year.

Is there a waiting list?

Yes

Location information

  • Support can be provided face to face in Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and Fife; or remotely by phone/online video call.
  • Our locations are fully accessible with onsite parking.

Opening times

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 15:00
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED
Thistle Foundation

Contact Details

13 Queen's Walk , Edinburgh, EH16 4EA

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Types of support on offer:

Support in person
Support on the phone
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

Healthy living
Isolation
Loneliness
Long term conditions/disabilities

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