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Morningside, Edinburgh · Since 1982

A club where care, love & laughter make the difference

The Open Door runs warm, welcoming Day Services — we call them our Clubs — for older people across the South of Edinburgh, including those living with dementia. Open Monday to Friday, with transport provided.

Find a place at our Club Call 0131 447 9757

Registered with the Care Inspectorate · Private & subsidised places available

A volunteer and a member sharing a smile over a cup of tea at The Open Door, beneath the club's 'care, love, laughter' wall.

The door is always open

Last year at The Open Door

Care · Connection · Community

3,723hot meals served in a warm, welcoming space
50people supported every week, living with dementia or other health conditions
408activity sessions delivered — from art and music to gentle exercise
12,500hours of respite care for families and carers
3,366hours given by our 15 wonderful volunteers

More than services — they're Clubs where everyone belongs

Person-centred support that helps older people stay independent, confident and connected — and gives carers a well-earned break.

The bright club room at The Open Door with round tables, comfortable chairs and a piano. Monday – Friday

Day Services

Registered with the Care Inspectorate and designed around each member, our Day Services help maintain independence and mobility, and promote wellbeing and confidence — with a hot lunch every day.

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Volunteers' hands stacked together in colourful jumpers. Join the team

Volunteering

Whether it's having a blether with our members, making and serving meals, or driving our electric minibus — our volunteers make a crucial difference every single day.

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The characterful café room at The Open Door with its blue dresser and warm lighting. £25 per hour

Hire Our Community Hub

Our cosy café room suits relaxed gatherings and small meetings; our larger downstairs space is ideal for events and bigger groups. Minimum two-hour hire.

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A day at the Club

Open Monday to Friday — and from the minibus picking you up to the last cup of tea, every day is built around good company.

9.00 – 10.30am

The minibus calls

If you live locally we’ll pick you up from your door — or make your own way to us.

Morning

Tea & a blether

We start with a cuppa, a biscuit and a good catch-up with friendly faces.

All day

Activities for everyone

Art and crafts, music, quizzes, gentle exercise — and trips all over Edinburgh.

Lunchtime

A proper hot lunch

A freshly made meal shared around the table, every single day.

3.00 – 4.30pm

Safely home

After more refreshments, the minibus drops you back home again.

Getting a place is simple

Every member has their own support plan and key worker, and our high staff-to-member ratio means everyone gets the care they need.

  • Private places — easily arranged for anyone aged 50 and over.
  • Subsidised places — for those 65 and over, through the Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership. Call Social Care Direct on 0131 200 2324, or ask any health or social care professional to refer you.
Make a referral Ask us a question Prefer to talk it through? Call us Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm on 0131 447 9757.
“The Open Door has provided me with a sense of belonging and purpose, allowing me to connect with others and engage in activities that bring me joy.” Evelyn Thompson Club member

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Every month

Monthly Pop-Up Café

Fresh home baking, a warm cuppa and good company at 420 Morningside Road, 10.30am to 4pm. Every penny goes straight back into the Club — most recently keeping our minibus on the road.

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