Support and Information for Parents and Carers
Local Support for Parent and Carers
For up to date information on the support available for Parents and Carers in any part of Edinburgh contact
the Lifelong Learning Parent and Carer Support Team by emailing
supportingparentsandcarers@edinburgh.gov.uk or text 07860 736129 and the team will call you back.
Parenting Programmes- courses to help parents with their child or teenager’s behaviour
Due to Coronavirus face-to-face courses have been postponed for the time being however some parenting
programmes are still accepting online applications and the team will keep families informed about the types
of support which may still be available. For more information visit www.joininedinburgh.org/parenting-
programmes/
Parentline Scotland/ Parent Helpline – Children 1st/ Edinburgh Together
Free helpline, email and web-chat service offering advice and support for parents and carers
Mon-Fri 9am- 9pm Sat and Sun 9am-12 pm. Tel: 08000 28 22 33
https://www.children1st.org.uk/help-for-families/parentline-scotland/
NSPCC
For parenting advice and support, contact trained online helpline counsellors Tel: 0808 800 5000,
weekdays 8am to 10pm and weekends 9am to 6pm, email help@nspcc.org.uk or visit
www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/our-services/nspcc-helpline/
Family and Household Support
Support and advice from Housing and Family Support staff on foodbank referrals, benefits, budgeting, debt.
And help with tenancies. Email northeast.familyandhouseholdsupport@edinburgh.gov.uk
Maximise
Families who have a child who attends school at Leith Academy, Lorne, Leith, Hermitage Park or
Craigentinny Primaries can receive free welfare and benefit advice or family support. Tel: 0131 442 2100 or
0131 446 2300
Occupational Therapy Helpline for parents of children with additional support needs. Offers support and
advice around your child’s everyday life skills and difficulties experienced during COVID -19 pandemic. Tel:
07866848453 9am-12pm Tue-Fri. No appointment system, may need to wait until phone line becomes free
VOCAL Support for Carers
Telephone support available for carers, including parents where the caring role of their child requires
additional time. Email: centre@vocal.org.uk Tel: 0131 622 6666.
Vocal Family Support Addictions
Support for parents, friends, partners and other family members who are affected by someone
else’s drinking and drug use. New referrals being accepted. Email: fsa@vocal.org.uk Tel: 0131 622 6666
Circle-Harbour
Support for children and families affected by parents’ use of alcohol or drugs. In North East new referrals
can made for family outreach or father’s support by contacting Sam Black, Tel: 07703714761 Email:
sam.black@circle.scot
Free or Low-Cost Activities and Support
available during COVID-19
9th APRIL 2020