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Useful information for visitors to Fife

Fife Council Recycling Centres


For opening times, please visit: Household waste recycling centres

Fife Council Local Service Centres


For opening times, please visit: Customer Service Centres

Fife Council - Phone Numbers


03451 55 00 00 - General Enquiries (9am to 5pm)

03451 55 00 22 – Environment (8am to 6pm)

03451 55 00 33 - Housing Information & Advice (9am to 5pm)

03451 55 00 66 - Passes & Concessions (8am to 6pm)

03451 55 00 77 - Registration Births, Deaths & Marriages (8am to 6pm)

0800 028 6231 - Homeless Emergencies (available 24/7)

National Interpreting Service is available on request.

18001 08451 55 55 00 - BT Text Direct for textphone users

03451 55 00 99 - Emergencies 5pm to 8am on weekdays, 24hrs weekends and public holidays

Housing Options


You can request a Housing Options Plan online: www.fifehousingregister.org.uk

If you wish to apply for a Gypsy Traveller pitch, please contact GypsyTravellerTeam@fife.gov.uk

NHS Fife


Switchboard: 01592 643355 or visit www.NHSFife.org

Dental Service


Dental Advice Line on 01592 226555, Monday-Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm. Outside normal working hours, please call NHS24 on 111

Accident and Emergency


Victoria Hospital, Hayfield Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5AH, Phone: 01592 643355

Minor Injuries


Minor injuries units can assist patients with injuries within the past week. For an appointment call NHS 24 on 111.

Pharmacy


For a list of all pharmacies across Scotland, please visit NHS Pharmacy First Scotland | NHS inform

Mental Health


If you need help with your mental health or it is difficult to cope, you can call the NHS 24 Mental Health Hub on 111 (available 24/7) or visit www.nhs24.scot

If you need someone to talk, you can get support from:

Samaritans – 116 123 (available 24/7)

Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87

Andys Mans Club, please see Find A Support Group - ANDYSMANCLUB

Benefits


Universal Credit Phone: 0800 328 5644 or Text phone: 0800 328 1344

Universal Credit: Contact Universal Credit - GOV.UK

PensionService Phone: 0800 731 7898 or Text phone: 0800 731 7339

The new State Pension: What you'll get - GOV.UK

Foodbanks in Fife


To check where your nearest foodbank is please visit Foodbanks and Community Cafés | Fife Council

Domestic Abuse


If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you can contact:

Fife Women's Aid on 0808 802 5555

Police on 101 or in an emergency, on 999

Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0800 027 1234 or visit https://safer.scot/

KASP on 01592 644217 or Email: Info@kasp.org.uk

Advice Agencies

Citizens Advice Rights Fife: www.cabfife.org.uk or Phone: 03451 40 00 95

Shelter Scotland: www.ShelterScotland.org.uk or Phone: 0808 800 4444

Frontline Fife Homeless Services
57-59 View Forth Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 3DJ
Visit www.frontlinefife.co.uk or Phone: 01592 800430

Mecopp
Norton Park Conference Centre & Hub, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY
Phone: 0131 467 2994 or Email: info@mecopp.org.uk