Consultation and engagement

We are embarking on an extended programme of consultation and engagement.

Between August 2018 – March 2019, we will:

  • Work with all providers who provide community services for adults with a disability or mental health problem. This will also include services provided by ELC.
  • Engage and consult with people who use our services, their carers, staff and organisations who provide community services.
  • Complete a needs led assessment: this is a process for determining and addressing the needs or gaps within services and what service-users/carers want
  • Complete an analysis of all information we have now, including demand on future services
  • Compare the range of services which are provided both locally, nationally and internationally to see how successful they are in supporting people to live well.
  • Present an option appraisal - looking at a range of different suggestions for service models to work out which would work best in East Lothian.

Between April 2019 – March 2020, we will

  • Continue engaging and consulting
  • Sign off of the proposed service models
  • Prepare to implement the agreed new models.

The overarching key priorities aim to deliver more care closer to home, develop stronger, more resilient, supportive and inclusive communities with a focus on prevention, to support people to live healthier, more active and independent lives.

Join the conversation

If you would like more information or want to get involved, please email elhscp@eastlothian.gov.uk or phone 01620 827 755