The Support, Accommodation and Respite Service (SARS) team provide personal, emotional and practical support to enable people experiencing long term and enduring mental health difficulties to stay in their home. A range of general housing management and accommodation services are also provided.
A respite service is available to give carers a break from caring for a couple of hours a week.
For full details of the services on offer, please refer to our service leaflet.
Referrals and charges
This service is regulated by the Care Inspectorate. Referrals are accepted from a number of sources, including self referrals. Please contact us for an application form.
Many people are not required to pay for their support or just pay a small contribution towards the cost.
Support at home is currently funded in a number of ways:
- Social Work Department – requires completion of financial assessment
- Supporting People – requires completion of financial assessment
- Direct Payments - requires an assessment to be carried out by the City of Edinburgh Council Funding Independence Team
- Private Contract – funded by the client
Service Manager:
Linda Douglas
For full details on charges, access and availability please get in touch with us on 0131 225 8508 or e-mail us
Need help now?
If you or someone you care for is facing a crisis and in distress, please contact NHS 24 or your GP directly.
Click here for further information and contact details.
What you think
“My support worker has been brilliant. He has enabled me to do things I could never have done without his support. He has opened up many doors for me to follow through… I would certainly be incredibly isolated and unsupported without your excellent services.”
Michael, Corstorphine
