Resident Hub

Everyday services for people living in Edinburgh

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Resident Essentials.

A practical hub for housing, health, council tasks, and everyday support.

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Nearby Support

We use your location or postcode to show nearby help.

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Council Tasks

Fast links to common council services

Latest Council News

Top 10 updates from edinburgh.gov.uk/news.

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Pharmacies

Everyday prescriptions and advice.

Boots Pharmacy (Princes Street)

Prescription services, advice, and travel health.

📍 42 Princes Street, EH2 2BY
🕐 Mon-Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Pharmacy
Last updated Apr 2026Source
Boots Pharmacy (Rose Street)

Prescriptions, vaccinations, and advice.

📍 70 Rose Street, EH2 2NN
🕐 Mon-Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Pharmacy
Last updated Apr 2026Source
LloydsPharmacy (Leith Walk)

Prescription collection and health advice.

📍 211 Leith Walk, EH6 8NX
🕐 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Pharmacy
Last updated Apr 2026Source

Dentists Accepting New Patients

Check NHS availability before booking.

Find an NHS Dentist

Check which practices are accepting new NHS patients.

🕐 Online directory
NHS
Last updated Apr 2026Source
Bridge Street Dental Care

NHS and private dentistry.

📍 7 Bridge Street, EH15 1DB
🕐 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
NHS/Private
Last updated Apr 2026Source
Fountainbridge Dental Practice

NHS and private services, check availability.

📍 22 Leamington Terrace, EH10 4RT
🕐 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
NHS/Private
Last updated Apr 2026Source

Food Banks and Eligibility

Most foodbanks require a referral or appointment.

Cyrenians Foodbank

Emergency food support and advice services.

📍 Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, EH7 5QY
🕐 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Referral or appointment required; call ahead.
Food support
Last updated Apr 2026Source
Bethany Christian Trust Foodbank

Emergency food parcels and support.

📍 Bethany House, 6 Casselbank Street, EH6 5HA
🕐 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Referral often needed; call ahead.
Food support
Last updated Apr 2026Source
The Trussell Trust (Find a Foodbank)

Search for local foodbanks and eligibility.

Most foodbanks require a referral voucher.
Directory
Last updated Apr 2026Source

Council Offices by Service

Find the right office for housing, tax, and social care.

City Chambers (Council HQ)

Housing, council tax, benefits, and general enquiries.

📍 253 High Street, EH1 1YJ
🕐 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
🧾 Housing · Benefits · Council tax
Council
Last updated Apr 2026Source
South West Locality Office

Locality office for housing and social care support.

📍 31-33 Dale Street, EH11 2JN
🕐 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
🧾 Housing · Social care
Locality
Last updated Apr 2026Source
North East Locality Office

Locality office for community and health partnerships.

📍 101-105 Leith Walk, EH6 8NP
🕐 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
🧾 Community · Health partnerships
Locality
Last updated Apr 2026Source

Council Tax Reduction

Are you on a low income or receiving benefits such as Universal Credit?

Scottish Child Payment

Do you have a child under 16 and receive qualifying benefits?