26 May 2022
Updated information from City of Edinburgh Council regarding Free School Meals, Milk and Clothing Grants is available now here: Food and clothing – The City of Edinburgh Council
24 January 2022
Information on resources for Parents/Carers regarding anxiety and worry is now available.
9 November 2021
Support for Families
City of Edinburgh Council has launched their new Support for Families information pages on the council website at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/supportforfamilies
They have transferred the valuable information on free or low cost programmes, activities and groups available for families which was previously listed in their booklets and leaflets to this online version. It is hoped this will make it much easier for parents and professionals to find support when it is needed.
If you need help finding support for you or your child, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
#EdinSupportingFamilies
14 June 2021
Family Wellbeing Service aims to support both child/young person and their family depending on the individual family's needs. The service is accessible for all families where there is a child or young person aged between 5 and 25 residing in the North West locality, using this Referral Form. This is NW locality wide service and open to all families, there are no age restrictions.
20 May 2021
Sexual Health Services for Young People | Lothian Sexual Health
Phone 0131 536 1070 to make an appointment. If you live in West Lothian you can book an appointment at Chalmers, or phone 0131 536 1070 to speak to staff about your local support options. There will be a new ‘Hatch’ service for young people based at Crofthead Community Centre, Livingston next month. www.lothiansexualhealth.scot
Details of current services available: https://www.lothiansexualhealth.scot/young-people/yphelp/
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18 May 2021
Information on the Cygnet Parenting Programme which is run for parents and carers of children with ASD (5-18years) is available now. These groups are currently running online and applications are welcome. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The A Teens is a group for autistic young people (14-18 and attending mainstream education) looking to improve their independent living skills through socialising with other people with similar needs and interests. The group offers a space to talk about life in general, reflecting about the opportunities that participants have and the challenges they face in their lives in a safe and friendly environment. One group is currently being run online and the other currently meets outdoors in the city centre. For more information contact Sima on 07799 243 565 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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10 March 2021
Scottish Gas Network has produced essential information for families to support home learning on gas safety/CO and offer access to the PSR and independent energy advice support to reduce bills/offer Help to Heat services.
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New Employability Services for Parents
Access to Industry are running a programme to upskill parents in digital skills, particularly if they have been made redundant or furloughed by the pandemic.
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17 December 2020
Download the latest information on the free and low cost activities and support available for families in North West Edinburgh at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/pacs.
This leaflet and the other most up to date leaflets for each area of the city can always be downloaded from www.edinburgh.gov.uk/pacs
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Information about Citizens Rights Projects, an organisation that is supporting families with their EU settled status applications is available now. The website is available in many different EU languages.
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Free money advice is available for everyone, from benefit issues to help wtih food and bills.
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Free School Meal Information
The Scottish Government has given financial backing for eligible families to receive Free School Meals in the holidays. Families on Free Schools Meals are also to receive a winter payment of £100 before Christmas to help with the costs of winter heating bills etc (more information to follow at https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot). Families entitled to FSM and have children in P1 to P3 still need to apply for FSM to receive these additional payments (as well as a clothing grant). Families with Income-based eligibility should apply for FSM holiday payments at https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/xfp/form/221
Applications are now also being taken for the Scottish Child Payment- a payment of £10 a week for each child under the age of 6yrs in a household. Also The Child Winter Heating Assistance is a new £200 payment to help families of a child on the highest rate care component of Disability Living Allowance for Children to heat their homes. For further information and to apply families should go to mygov.scot/scottish-child-payment or call Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222.
For questions or information on any of the above please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bursaries for care experienced young people 16 upwards who are moving into full-time college or university
The Hub for Success is excited to share two new factsheets:
All you need to know about the Care-Experienced Students Bursary and Further Education in Scotland
and
All you need to know about the Care-Experienced Students Bursary and Higher Education in Scotland
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ASD and Encouraging Eating Parent Information Session - 3 November
Parents and carers are invited to an upcoming session on ‘Encouraging Eating’ for children with ASD who are restricted eaters. Please note that the number of spaces are limited - you can book a space by calling and must be booked, which can be done by phone on: 0131 469 2850, or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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The All of Us Campaign has organised an upcoming Virtual Fun Day, run by the All of us campaign. It is taking place on Thursday 22 October and features lots of different virtual events for families, such as Bookbug, hairstyle help with Dads Rock, yoga for kids, a Halloween quiz, an online safety session and lots of other activities. Even if a family can just join for one part, this might provide some valuable entertainment during the holidays. Please sign up for some events in advance at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/allofus
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Teen Triple P is a positive parenting programme which is suitable for parents, step parents, grandparents and carers of pre-teens and teenage children aged 11-16 years.
Find a Teen Triple P course near you and apply online
For more information call 07860 736129 from Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Support and Information Sessions on Teenagers Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health
Support and Information sessions run throughout the year for parents and carers who are concerned about their pre-teen or teenager's emotional wellbeing or mental health.
For more information or to be added to the circulation list call 07860 736129 from Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Programmes, Activities and Groups for Parents and Carers
Information on local programmes, activities and groups which are available to support parents and carers.
Download the Parent and Carer Support booklet for your local area on the City of Edinburgh Council website
For more information on the support available for parents and carers email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Applications are welcome directly from parents and carers, or professionals can apply on their behalf. Applications can be made by completing the online application form or by completing this application form and emailing it to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you require more information or you wish to discuss particular support needs.
There is also information here about other available supports.