Women’s Aid East and Midlothian

Information, support, advocacy and temporary accommodation for women, children and young people who have been subjected to domestic abuse

Talk to someone in confidence,  please call our support line: Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm
Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage helpline open 24/7:

Our Women’s and Children's Empowerment Centre

We are launching a social enterprise trading arm and embarking on an exciting new chapter in the organisation’s structure.

Eskview villa - womens aid eml

Ways to support us

There are several ways to support us:

  • Sponsorship
  • Legacy
  • Payroll Giving
  • Donating food, clothing and other items

Our Vision

Women and children are free from domestic abuse and the attitudes that help perpetuate it.  They enjoy all their human rights and have equal opportunity to explore their ambitions and aspirations.

OUR MISSION

To lead in the delivery of local quality, specialist domestic abuse support that transforms the lives of women, children and young people who have been subjected to domestic abuse.

OUR PURPOSE

To change lives.
To challenge attitudes.
To end domestic abuse.

Our Support Centres

We operate an appointment system.  

Please call us to arrange a suitable appointment in the Centre that works best for you.  

We try to have emergency appointments available every day.  

Dalkeith

3 Eskview Villas
EH22 3BN
Loop system
Wheelchair accessible

Penicuik

10 Carnethy Avenue
EH13 0DL
Loop system
Wheelchair accessible

Tranent

Unit 5 Macmerry Business Park
EH33 1RY
Loop system
Wheelchair accessible

Contact Us

If you’d like to talk to someone about your situation please call our support line (staffed Monday – Friday from 9am – 4pm)
Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage helpline open 24/7: