Homelessness

If you are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, contact Midlothian Council's Homelessness Unit:

  • call 0131 271 3397
  • call the out of hours team on 0131 201 2966 if outwith normal office hours
  • email [email protected]

Assessing your situation

If you present yourself as homeless, we will assess your situation. If you:

  • have nowhere to stay, you will be given emergency accommodation at once and a homeless interview the same day, or the next working day if it is after office hours.
  • are homeless but have somewhere to stay temporarily, you will be offered a homeless interview within three working days.

More about being assessed

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