Well, just like that, we are almost at the end of term, and a nice big 2-week break awaits us all! It has been a busy time over the last few months and we hope everyone has a relaxed and happy break over the Christmas and New Year period. We'll be 'wrapping up' for Christmas throughout December as follows:
Our final Community Fridge Delvieries for each campus will be:
- Milton Rd - Wednesday the 13th of December
- Midlothian - Thursday the 14th of December
- Sighthill - Monday the 18th of December
- Granton - Wednesday the 20th of December
Our offices will be closed from Thursday the 14th of December, although, we will be available through our usual online contact details until the 22nd of December. We will re-open our offices from Monday the 8th of January.
All College Campuses will be closing from lunchtime on Friday the 22nd of December and will remain shut until Monday the 8th of January 2024.
If you need some support throughout the festive period when College and our offices are closed, below is a list of organisations that you can contact.
Remember to keep an eye on the Edinburgh College website, email and MyEC app for any urgent updates, particularly before we return on the 8th of January.
We hope that you've had a good first semester and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We'll see you in 2024 😊
Breathing Space
Breathing Space is a free and confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland feeling low, depressed or anxious.
- Phone 0800 83 85 87 (6pm to 2am, weekdays and 24 hours at the weekend).
Samaritans
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide
- Email – write to Jo@samaritans.org
- Helpline – open 24 hours a day, 116 123
SOBS - Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
SOBS are the only national charity providing dedicated support to adults who have been bereaved by suicide. If you have been bereaved or affected by suicide and you would like to talk with one of SOB’s volunteers about your experience, you can get in touch in the following ways:
- Email – write to email.support@uksobs.org
- Helpline – open 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 0300 111 5065
Shout
If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
Homelessness
City of Edinburgh Council Homelessness Services:
- https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/coronavirus-4/update-homelessness-services
- 0131 529 7125
- 0131 200 2000 (out of hours)
- 0800 032 5968 (freephone)
East Lothian Council Homelessness Services:
Midlothian Council Homelessness Services:
- https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/1078/homeless_or_at_risk/45/emergency...
- 0131 271 3397
- 013 663 7211 (out of hours)
- homelessness.enquiries@midlothian.gov.uk
Foodbanks
Emergency Services
- 999
- 111 NHS 24
- Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111