At Veterans First Point we understand it is not just about the
ex-service person, but also their family that may need help during
the transition to a life outside of the military.
This could be their parents, significant others, children and
anyone they may have carer responsibilities for.
Quite often it may be the person closest who recognises there is
an issue which needs to be addressed and can in fact access the
relevant and necessary support in resolving it.
At Veterans First Point, we welcome Veterans' families and would
encourage them to come forward and seek advice and support.
There are networks of agencies able to provide specialist support
regardless of the issue.
Listed below are some of the agencies available in the Edinburgh
and Lothian area and as you can see, there is a great deal of
support out there. We also run sessions just for partners and
family members on a host of subjects. Check
out the latest news and events.
We have on site peer support workers if you would like to
arrange for a confidential support session. If you think that
your loved one may be suffering in silence, please get in contact
and we can arrange for the right support for you and hopefully
provide the encouragement for them to come and see us.
Useful contacts:
Relationship
Scotland
0845 119 2020
Scottish Marriage
Care 0131
661 9975
Step Family
Scotland
0845 122 8655
Edinburgh Community
Mediation 0131 557 2101
Edinburgh Carers
Council
0131 270 6087/6089
www.edinburghcarerscouncil.co.uk
email: info@edinburghcarerscouncil.co.uk
Children 1st
(NSPCC)
0808 800 2222
Lone Parent
Helpline
0800 8010 0323
Parentline
0808 800 2222
Children 1st
Parentline
0131 446 2300
UNICEF www.unicef.org.uk
Domestic Abuse
Helpline
0800 731 6969
Scottish Women's
Aid
0131 475 2372
Women's Aid West
Lothian
01506 413 721
Edinburgh Women's
Aid
0131 315 8111
Midlothian Women's
Aid
0131 663 9827
East Lothian Women's
Aid
0131 665 1455
Children and Families (Social Work)
Edinburgh, East Lothian and
Mid-Lothian out of hours
number 0800 731
6969
West
Lothian
01506 777 401
Family Protection Unit (East Lothian) 0131 654
5528
Family Protection Unit (Mid-Lothian)
0131 316 6600
Family Protection Unit (West Lothian) 01506
652615
Lothian and Borders Police Force
Communications
Centre
0131 311 3131
Cruse Bereavement
Counselling www.crusescotland.org.uk
Victim
Support
0131 668 4486
SSAFA Forces
Help
0131 557 2782
Scottish Prisoners Families
Helpline 0500 839
383
Lastly, as a concerned family member of someone who may be
experiencing difficulties, why not suggest a subject or session to
us? We would listen to your ideas and bring together the
experts to raise awareness and provide appropriate support tools
for you and your loved ones. Contact
us here.