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1. General Health

The following centres give access to GP/nursing care for homeless people who are not registered with a doctor
 

Edinburgh Homeless Practice

The Access Point
17 Leith Street
0131 529 7747

GP Sessions
Mon, 10am - 12 noon  Wed 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Thurs 10.00am - 12.00noon
Thurs 2.00pm - 4.00pm  Women and children only
Fri 2.00pm  - 4.00pm
Drop-In Practice Nurse: Mon-Fri except Tues afternoon

Edinburgh Homeless Practice

Cowgate Clinic
20 Cowgate
0131 240 2810

GP Sessions
Mon 2.00pm-4.00pm
Tues, Wed 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Thurs 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Fri 10.00am - 12 noon

2. Accident & Emergency Help

NHS 24 08454 242424 Urgent Medical Advice out of hours

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

Little France,
Old Dalkeith Road
0131 536 1000

24 Hours Accident & Emergency

Royal Hospital for Sick Children

9 Sciennes Road
0131 536 0000

 

Western General Hospital
Minor Injuries Clinic

Crewe Road South
0131 537 1000

9.00am - 9.00pm


3. Mental health and/or Drug Problems

Psychiatric Emergency Team
Royal Edinburgh Hospital

151 Morningside Place

0131 537 6000

 

Community Drug Problem Service (CDPS)

22-24 Spittal Street

0131 537 8345

Mon -Thurs 9.00am - 5.00pm
Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm
Dental Clinic for drug users
Mon & Wed 10.00am-12.00 noon - drop in

Harm Reduction Centre

22-24 Spittal Street

0131 537 8300

Mon-Fri 10.00am - 4.00pm
Tues 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Also operates needle exchange

Cowgate Centre

22 Holyrood Road

0131 557 6055

Wed 2.00pm - 3.00pm Medical drop-in
Thurs 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Harm reduction and needle exchange

The Homeless Outreach Project

1a Grindlay Street  Court

0131 221 9099

Mon - Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm

Barony Contact Point 67a York Place 0871 700 7777 Mental health, emotional, social and practical support. By referral


4. Contraception & Sexual Health (including HIV & Aids)

National Aids Helpline

 

0800 567 123

 

Community HIV Team

22-24 Spittal Street

0131 537 8300

Appointments by referral

Family Planning &
Well-Woman Service

18 Dean Terrace

0131 332 7941

By appointment.
Under 25s Saturday drop-in 
9.30am - 12noon

HIV Counselling Clinic

Ward 41
Western General Hospital

0131 537 2864/5

Same day tests
Wed & Thurs 8.15am - 9.45am

Caledonian Youth

5 Castle Terrace

0131 229 3596

Under 25s only
Mon - Thurs 12 noon - 6.00pm
Fri 12 noon - 3.30pm
Sat 12 noon - 2.30pm

Genito-Urinary Clinic

Level 1, Lauriston Buildings
Lauriston Place

Male: 0131 536 2103
Female: 0131 536 2104

By appointment:
Emergency walk-in clinic
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 10.00am

 

  

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       Where Can I Get help? - A Listing of Services for Homeless People in Edinburgh