Integration Joint Board seeks to appoint service user representative An opportunity has arisen for a service user representative to join the East Lothian Integration Joint Board, for a three-year term, with the possibility of a further three-year extension. Published 20th March 2023.
Community Hospitals and Care Homes provision recommendations ELHSCP presented its recommendations to the IJB regarding the future of Community Hospitals and Care Home provisions in East Lothian following an extensive review and public consultation. Published 17th March 2023.
Three month progress report regarding access and capacity at Riverside Medical Practice and associated health services is published The East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) and Riverside Medical Practice welcome the review team’s interim report on the progress made against recommendations in the External review. Published 8th March 2023.
Can you provide a safe sanctuary in East Lothian? Highlighting the urgent need for host families in East Lothian to support unaccompanied sanctuary seekers. Published 23rd February 2023.
New Chair appointed for EMPPC The East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection Committee has new independent Chair Published 21st February 2023.
Cockenzie Health Centre extension is officially opened The newly refurbished, and greatly expanded Cockenzie Health Centre, home to The Harbours Medical Practice, has been officially opened following a £4.1m refurbishment and expansion. Published 1st February 2023.
Decisions taken regarding the future of Musselburgh's Eskgreen Care Home Following a visit from the Care Inspectorate, and a paper highlighting extensive refurbishment works required at Eskgreen Care Home, elected members were faced with making a difficult decision. Published 16th January 2023.
Councillors mark White Ribbon Day East Lothian Councillors have pledged their support and commitment to end violence against women and girls as part of White Ribbon Day 2022. Published 24th November 2022.
Access to banking for those with no fixed address Helping to break the cycle of financial exclusion. East Lothian Justice Social Work in partnership with Shelter and HSBC can help people with no fixed address to open a bank account. Published 21st November 2022.
East Lothian Allied Health Professionals' In Reach Project at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELH&SCP) has launched an innovative project to reduce pressures on hospital care this winter and help streamline the discharge process for patients. Published 14th November 2022.
Award Nomination for East Lothian Justice Social Work Team East Lothian’s Justice Social Work Service are finalists at the Scottish Social Service Awards for their efforts in creating a safer community by embracing and implementing world class systems. Published 31st October 2022.
2021-22 Social Work Annual Report Presented to Councillors A press release summarising the performance and experience of delivering social work services across Children’s and Adult Services during the second year of the COVID pandemic 2021-22. Published 26th October 2022.
Publication of the external review report into the access and capacity of Riverside Medical Practice, Musselburgh The publication of an external review into access and capacity at Riverside Medical Practice, Musselburgh has been published today. Read the report, and accompanying press release here. Published 23rd September 2022.
National Falls Awareness Week 20 – 23 September 2022 From a simple trip to a catastrophic fall, the impact of falling can have disastrous consequences. Learn about preventative actions to prevent falls Published 20th September 2022.
Advanced Patient Care Monitoring Technology at East Lothian Community Hospital East Lothian Community Hospital became the first hospital in Scotland to use a new process called Electronic Observation (eObs) on the existing patient TRAKCare monitoring system. Published 2nd September 2022.
New pilot project for online health appointments starts at Dunbar Library From today people can access Near Me video health appointments at Dunbar Library Published 31st August 2022.
Free Period products in East Lothian Changes have been made to the way free period products are distributed in East Lothian in response to feedback from the public. Published 15th August 2022.
Planning for an Ageing Population Your opportunity to re-imagine health & social care in East Lothian. Published 4th August 2022.
Riverside Medical Practice East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership announced an external review would take place to assess concerns about access to care provided by Riverside Medical Practice and associated services. Published 14th July 2022.
Fostering in East Lothian We are urgently seeking foster carers to support local children. Published 17th June 2022.
Could you Share the Care? Two families have united to appeal for more people to come forward to become carers with a service that supports East Lothian families who have children and young people with disabilities. Published 17th May 2022.
Fiona Wilson appointed as Chief Officer of East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership Fiona Wilson, who has been Head of Health at West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership since 2020, has been appointed Chief Officer of East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership. Published 27th April 2022.
Spring COVID-19 Booster programme about to start in East Lothian Find out more about our drop-in and appointment only clinics Published 14th March 2022.
Meet Kari-Ann! To mark #CareDay2022, our Lead Officer for the Promise Kari-Ann tells us about why including voice is so vital Published 17th February 2022.
Changes to Musselburgh Primary Care Centre Covid Vaccination Clinic times from 28 February Arrangements from the week beginning 28 February 2022 Published 15th February 2022.
Share the Care drop-in session Join an online session to hear more about Share the Care to mark Care Day 2022 on Friday 18 February Published 11th February 2022.
Could you Share the Care? East Lothian Council is recruiting new carers to offer short breaks for children and young people with disabilities through its Share the Care service. Published 11th January 2022.
East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership announces applications open for grant funding for Dementia Meeting Centre in Musselburgh Work to develop and establish first social club for people living with dementia and their carers is underway Published 8th December 2021.
Chief Social Work Officer Annual Report for 2020/21 Council meeting hears social work annual report and the provision of social work services in East Lothian Published 16th November 2021.
New service for cancer patients launched A new service to ensure cancer patients are offered emotional, practical and financial support has been launched in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Published 9th November 2021.
Children's Services vacancies Our Children’s Services team is recruiting a number of new positions. Published 3rd November 2021.
Meet Lisa! During National Care Experience Week find out more about the Council as Corporate Parent Published 28th October 2021.
Social Care Service Pressures Balancing people's needs, providing essential care and keeping everyone safe Published 29th September 2021.
East Lothian Flu Vaccination programme underway East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership is kicking off its 2021 Winter Flu Vaccination programme this week for adults across the county Published 21st September 2021.
A number of key services are coming closer to home for people in the North Berwick area Update on services available from the Edington from Monday Published 15th September 2021.
East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership takes action to prepare for winter Staffing will be consolidated at the East Lothian Community Hospital in Haddington in order to ease the additional pressure caused by high levels of absence due to sickness and the need for staff to self-isolate Published 1st September 2021.
Marking Refurb and Extension Construction Start at The Harbours Medical Practice 3.4m refurbishment and 400m2 extension of the Harbours Medical Practice will complete in Autumn 2022 Published 1st September 2021.
Drop-in Covid vaccination clinics at North Berwick this weekend Pop in for a drop-in Published 5th August 2021.
Covid considerations continue to pose challenges Council services still greatly impacted by Covid Published 22nd July 2021.
For Kids' Sake be aware of abuse signs A new school holiday campaign being launched this week urges everyone in East Lothian and Midlothian to be alert to signs of abuse. Published 24th June 2021.
Work set to begin on Harbours Medical Practice extension Work starts in early July Published 18th June 2021.
Health and Social Care spokesperson says thank you to all East Lothian's brilliant Shared Lives carers Shared Lives Week 2021 14-20 June Published 14th June 2021.
Thank you to all East Lothian’s unpaid carers Peter Murray and Shamin Akhtar ask us all to celebrate the dedication of East Lothian's unpaid carers during Carers Week 2021 Published 10th June 2021.
New You Tube mental-wellbeing playlists launched by East Lothian Psychological Therapies Service Turning a brilliant idea into a brilliant resource Published 11th May 2021.
New cycle-path and walkway for East Lothian Community Hospital Your chance to get involved in the plans for the new East Lothian Community Hospital cycle-path and walkway Published 13th April 2021.
Councillor Shamin Akhtar 'chooses to challenge' on International Women’s Day East Lothian Health and Social Care spokesperson shares message of support on International Women's Day 2021 Published 8th March 2021.
National Adult Support and Protection Day 2021 A message from Anne Neilson, Chair of East and Midlothian Public Protection Committee Published 19th February 2021.
#keepthepromise in East Lothian Today marks one year since the publication of The Promise – the outcome of Scotland’s Independent Care Review. Published 5th February 2021.
New East Lothian Covid Vaccination Centre Good progress with vaccination roll-out in East Lothian Published 1st February 2021.
New scheme provides emergency help for people experiencing domestic abuse Ask for ANI Published 21st January 2021.
Celebrating East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership staff Councillor Fiona O'Donnell (East Lothian IJB Chair) and Peter Murray (East Lothian IJB Vice Chair) offer heartfelt thanks to all ELHSCP staff Published 12th January 2021.
Winter wellbeing booklet launches A guide to getting through the Festive Season when you are not feeling festive Published 7th December 2020.
16 Days of Activism 2020 - put an end to gender-based violence Find out more about what you can do to help put an end to gender-based violence Published 25th November 2020.
New Community Link Worker Service to launch in January New support for patients in East Lothian Published 17th November 2020.
Definitely a hit! The Abbey Care Home thanks relatives and the community for successfully raising funds for their juke box Published 19th October 2020.
Meet Roisin! Roisin Ritchie is one of our social workers supporting foster carers and finding placements for children and young people who need short or longer-term placements. Published 14th October 2020.
Council appeals for more East Lothian foster carers East Lothian Council has launched a drive for more foster carers to come forward to support children and young people in the county. Published 9th October 2020.
Suicide Prevention Week East Lothian Taking that first step can be very difficult but it is worth taking – for you, your family and friends. Published 10th September 2020.
Mid and East Lothian Drug and Alcohol Partnership launches new website Go-to site for help and advice on drug and alcohol issues for people in East Lothian Published 25th August 2020.
East Lothian IJB is looking for an Independent Sector Representative Do you have a really good understanding of the independent health and care sector? Do you want to represent their views and interests? Published 12th August 2020.
Care Home Day Scotland 2020 #carehomeday20 East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership Chief Officer Alison Macdonald thanks care home staff, residents, families and the community Published 15th July 2020.
Celebrating Shared Lives Week East Lothian 2020 15 to 21 June is National Shared Lives Week, organised annually by Shared Lives Plus. Published 15th June 2020.
New Community Treatment and Care Service Opens at East Lothian Community Hospital Our first ELHSCP CTACS opens for patients in Haddington Published 15th June 2020.
Councillor Fiona O’Donnell says it’s important to make carers visible Carers Week 2020 Published 8th June 2020.
East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership’s CWIC Team launch new Mental Health line Support for people struggling with anxiety, depression or low mood Published 19th May 2020.
Celebrating East Lothian's Foster Carers The work of East Lothian’s foster carers is being recognised as part of a national initiative to celebrate and recruit foster carers. Published 11th May 2020.
Support for people asked to carry out 'shielding' Those who are clinically at high risk if infected with Coronavirus (COVID-19) are in the process of receiving letters from the Scottish Government asking them to carry out ‘shielding’ for a period of 12 weeks. Published 2nd April 2020.
Councillor Fiona O'Donnell praises the work of health and social care workers 'It is so important that those who are working so selflessly for the greater good know how much we appreciate them.' Published 2nd April 2020.
New COVID-19 Assessment Hub opens in Musselburgh For people advised to attend by NHS24’s Call 111 service after phone triage. This is not a drop-in facility and does not carry out laboratory testing for coronavirus Published 1st April 2020.
Helping children and young people who feel unsafe While being at home is the safest place for most young people to be at this difficult time, we know this is not necessarily the case for everyone. Published 30th March 2020.
The East Lothian Integration Joint Board (IJB) is seeking a new Independent Sector Representative Play a vital role in shaping health and social care services in East Lothian Published 2nd March 2020.
Calling the men of East Lothian Interim Chief Executive of East Lothian Council asks men in East Lothian to follow his lead in signing the White Ribbon pledge Published 27th November 2019.
16 Days of Activism are here Help to put an end to gender-based violence Published 26th November 2019.
Volunteer with NHS Lothian NHS Lothian is looking for volunteers to support our work at East Lothian Community Hospital Published 4th November 2019.
Keys handed over in the latest phase of East Lothian Community Hospital NHS Lothian and East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have this week been given the keys for the remainder of the newly completed East Lothian Community Hospital building. A significant milestone for the project, the team are now finalising migration plans and hope to move patients in over the next couple of months. Published 31st October 2019.
East Lothian Integration Joint Board approves new directions for health and social care in East Lothian Earlier this year, the East Lothian Integration Joint Board approved its new three-year strategic plan and, at its October meeting, the IJB revealed more detail about how that plan will be delivered. Published 31st October 2019.
East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership’s Winter Plan unveiled East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership focuses on care closer to home to manage winter pressures Published 31st October 2019.
Wellwynd Hub wins Chartered Institute of Housing Excellence Award East Lothian Council’s Housing Team and East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have secured a top Scottish award for their joint work on the Wellwynd Hub in Tranent. Published 29th October 2019.
Cabinet Secetary for Transport and Infrastructure visits new East Lothian Community Hospital 'This new hospital is going to make a real difference to the local area and people who live here'. Published 18th April 2019.
Alison Macdonald appointed as Director of East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership Director of Health and Social Care, Alison will continue to steer new initiatives which are essential to help us provide integrated, quality patient care. Published 2nd April 2019.
Health and Social Care priorities - Have your say! Take part in a short survey to have your say on Health and social care priorities in East Lothian over the next three years. Published 13th February 2019.
Learn to spot the signs of financial harm Is your money safe? East Lothian and Midlothian Public Protection Committee tackles Financial Harm. Published 11th February 2019.
Partnership launches consultation and engagement East Lothian Integration Joint Board (IJB) asks East Lothian citizens about strategic priorities between 2019 and 2022 Published 14th January 2019.
