CODES: mh: Mental health ah: Accommodation/housing ad: Advocacy a: Alcohol workers ac: Art classes b: Barber cc: Creative classes bs: Bathroom/showers be: Bedding ca: Careers advice cl: Clothing store c: Counselling da: Debt advice dt: Dentist dw: Drugs workers et: Education/training ff: Free food fc: Foot care it: Internet access lf: Leisure facilities ls: Luggage storage ms: Medical/health md: Music/drama ne: Needle exchange ol: Outreach worker links ow: Outreach workers sh: Sexual health ts: Tenancy support la: Legal advice l: Laundry ef: Ex-forces eo: Ex-offenders sf: Step-free ba: Benefits/welfare advice fa: Financial advice s: Signposting to other services

Acton Homeless Concern

Emmaus House, 1 Berrymead Gardens W3 8AA
020 8992 5768, http://bit.ly/1rY49Ay
Monday: 7am-2:30pm; Tuesday-Friday: 8am-2:30pm; ll the services provided by Acton Homeless Concern are free. As well as hot food and a warm place to sit, we can offer advocacy and advice on different areas that people in need suffering homelessness or poverty may be experiencing. Showers, haircuts, clothing and household items available. Everyone is welcome - call for more information about specific services. CODES: AH, B, CL, C, DT, MS, FF, BS, AD, TS, MH

Crisis at Christmas

Various addresses
24 December to 28 December
Monday-Sunday: 10am-5pm (All day centres open); Paddington Day Centre: City of Westminster College, Paddington Green, W2 1NB Pimlico Day Centre: Pimlico Academy, 36 Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT Stratford Day Centre: School 21, Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ From Wednesday 24 December – Sunday 28 December 2025, Crisis is running its annual Crisis at Christmas day centres. Each centre provides: Hot meals and snacks; shower facilities; toiletries; advice, information and support; free international phone calls; healthcare, podiatry and opticians; a salon service offering haircuts, hair styling, beard trims and nail care; computer access, printing and support to get online; creative sessions. CODES: BS, DT, FF, IT, B, CC

Edinburgh Support Hub (Streetwork at Simon Community Scotland)

22 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AF
0808 178 2323, https://tinyurl.com/3wtbpeuu
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9am-5pm; Wednesday: 10am-5pm; 'A one-stop shop' for a whole range of support. Please just drop in - you do not need an appointment. We run multiple classes and focus areas throughout the week including; welfare rights, benefits advice, legal advice, health clinics, education classes, barbers and much, much more. CODES: BA, LA, MS, ET, B, BS, AH, TS, SF, OL, OW, IT, A

Glasgow Access Hub (Simon Community Scotland)

74-80 Brown Street, Glasgow G2 8PD
0141 552 4164, https://tinyurl.com/3wtbpeuu
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9am-5pm drop-in; Wednesday: 10am-5pm drop-in; 'A one-stop shop' for a whole range of support. Drop in to get help with benefits, health, finances, legal advice, access to the digital world and more. Helpline: 0800 027 7466 (open 24/7) CODES: AH, MS, TS, MH, OW, OL, B, ET, LA, BA, AD, A

LHM360 (Lodging House Mission)

35 East Campbell St, Glasgow G1 5DT
0141 552 0285, https://www.lhm360.org
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-10am (Free breakfast); Monday-Thursday: 12pm-2pm (Free lunch, starts 1:30pm on Fridays); Monday-Friday: 8:30am-3pm Drop-in; Offering classes in our Learning Centre, workshops, emotional support, benefits checks, filling out forms and signposting to relevant organisations. Phone or drop-in for info on other services like Narcotics Anonymous. CODES: AH, AD, B, CC, BS, CA, CL, C, DT, ET, FF, IT, LS, SH, TS, LF

Simon Community Scotland

472 Ballater Street, Glasgow G5 0QW
Accommodation and support services. See EDINBURGH SUPPORT HUB (Streetwork) and THE ACCESS HUB (Glasgow) for information about those services. Glasgow: 0800 027 7466 (open 24/7) Edinburgh: 0808 178 2323 (open 24/7) CODES: AH, AD, A, DW, OL, OW, B, BS, ET, IT, LA, FF, TS

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