Who is this for?
- People aged 18 years and over who have served and/or family members of those who have served and live in Scotland.
Who provides this?
- Thistle Foundation
Description
We support veterans, and/or family members of veterans, living with long term health conditions or facing challenging life situations.
What we offer:
- Peer support
- One to one wellbeing coaching
- Support to develop a wellbeing plan
- Group based lifestyle management courses
- Community gym and exercise classes based in Edinburgh
- Social prescribing
How do I access this?
- Self Referral and referrals from any Health and Social Care practitioners are welcomed.
- Informal calls to find out more about the service are also welcomed.
- If you have served in any of the armed forces or are a close family member of someone who has served, please state “veteran” within your referral.
Is there a cost?
Most of our services are free of charge.
Ongoing gym/classes membership (after 3 months) costs £60 per year.
Is there a waiting list?
Yes
Location information
Support can be provided face to face in Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and Fife; or remotely by phone/online video call.
Our locations are fully accessible with onsite parking.
Opening times
| Monday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| Thursday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| Friday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
