Southhouse Close Support Unit

Southhouse Close Support Unit is a children and young people's care service located in Edinburgh, operated by City of Edinburgh Council. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in January 2026, the service received an average grade of Adequate, scoring 3 out of 6 on the Care Inspectorate's grading scale, which runs from Unsatisfactory to Excellent.

The service provides general care and support for children and young people in the City of Edinburgh area. As a local authority operated provision, it forms part of the wider network of care services delivered by City of Edinburgh Council to support younger residents who require residential care and assistance.

Families and professionals seeking placements can use the Care Inspectorate's published inspection reports to gain a fuller understanding of the service's performance and the areas identified for improvement or development.