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Access health services

Which health service do you need? Going direct and getting the Right Care, in the Right Place means you receive the advice you need as quickly as possible.

Access mental health support

Taking care of your mental wellbeing is just as important as looking after your physical health — and no one should have to face challenges alone.

Are you a carer?

If you provide unpaid care support to a loved one, identifying as a carer helps you access a range of support to make your caring role more manageable.

Daily living support

Access professional advice, and a range of self-guided solutions to help you stay as active and independent as possible, for as long as possible.

Drug and alcohol support services

Drugs and alcohol can affect people from all walks of life, in many different ways. If you are looking for information, advice, support or treatment, we can help.

East Lothian Community Hospital

Bringing specialist medical care closer to home. East Lothian Community Hospital provides a wide range of outpatient services as well as having 6 inpatient wards.

Got a concern about someone?

If you are worried about a child or an adult and think they may be at risk of harm, abuse or neglect - support, advice and guidance is available.

Learning disability support

The Learning Disability Service supports to transitioning teenagers, adults with learning disabilities, and their families / guardians to access social care, health services and community resources.

Living your best life

What can you do to help yourself live your best life? By making small, positive changes today, you can make progress towards prevention, help to delay illness and reduce the impact of health problems in the future!

Living with dementia

Dementia is just one thing about a person, it's not everything! Access advice, support and gain opportunities to meet with others going through similar experiences

Moving into a care home

Care homes provide 24 hour support to people who feel they are no longer able to manage living independently. East Lothian has one local authority operated care home and a number of care and nursing homes operated by independent organisations.

Organising care at home

If you, or a loved one require some additional support to maintain your independence at home, (short, medium or long-term), we can help you gain access to this.

Physical disability support

If you are living in East Lothian with a physical disability, there are a range of services available to support you to live as independently as possible.

Social Work: Justice Services

The Justice Social Work Service aims to reduce reoffending, increase social inclusion for offenders, and enhance public protection within our communities.

Your life, your voice

Independent advocacy is a way to help people have a stronger voice, and exercise more influence and control over their own lives and the services they access.

ELHSCP - News and Events

Finger on the pulse!

Read the latest news and discover the upcoming events relating to health and social care in East Lothian.

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Latest news

16/06/2026 East Lothian Carers insight 'holidays or isolation' report published

29/05/2026 Celebrating Carers Week 2026

08/05/2026 Crookston Care Home achieves ninth consecutive "Very Good" Care Inspectorate rating

23/04/2026 Call for residents to plan ahead following Power of Attorney Day

23/03/2026 New third sector provider appointed to deliver alcohol and drug support services across Midlothian and East Lothian

Upcoming Events

East Lothian Information Hub Events Dates 2026
‘One Stop Shop’ events, where members of the public can engage with multiple organisations face-to-face, gaining information, advice, support and guidance regarding everyday living concerns and enquiries.

Drop-in events showcasing technology to support independent living 2026
Speak with professionals about the various daily living aids and technology solutions that can help you, or someone you care for live more independently at home.

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Who we are, and what we do.

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) is responsible for health and social care services in East Lothian.

The ELHSCP Partnership consists of two organisations, NHS Lothian and East Lothian Council working together to provide the best health, best care and best value for East Lothian's communities.

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East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership
John Muir House, Brewery Park
Haddington
EH41 3HA
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