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      <title>New third sector provider appointed to deliver alcohol and drug support services across Midlothian and East Lothian</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>East Lothian Integration Joint Board seeks to appoint Service User Representative</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>East Lothian Council’s 2026-27 budget commitment to social services</title>
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      <description>East Lothian Council’s approved budget for 2026/27 included the provision of £3.3million to be passed to the East Lothian Integration Joint Board’s overall budget.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day 2026 </title>
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      <description>For National Adult Support and Protection day, people of East Lothian and Midlothian are encouraged to stay alert to adults at risk of harm.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Presentation of Chief Social Work Officers Annual Report 2024-2025</title>
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      <description>On Tuesday 17 February, East Lothian Council’s Chief Social Work Officer Lindsey Byrne presented her Annual Report 2024-2025 to elected members highlighting the impact of rapid growth in East Lothian.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>East Lothian Information Hub Events 2026</title>
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      <description>Bringing advice and support straight to your community</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Congratulations Ashley on Queen's Nurse Title</title>
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      <description>Local Health Visiting Nurse, Ashley Lawrence is honoured with prestigious Queen's Nurse title. </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Drop-in events showcasing technology to support independent living</title>
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      <description>East Lothian Rehabilitation Service announce their 2026 drop-in technology events calendar, where they will showcase technology solutions to support independent living in Tranent and Dunbar.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The Big Pick Reused Clothing Sale</title>
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      <description>The Big Pick event is a nearly new, used clothing sale where items are purchased for £3 per kilo.  The next event is on Tuesday 16 December 11am-2pm at Port Seton Community Centre.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Celebrating Learning Disability Nurses Day</title>
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      <description>We're marking Learning Disability Nurses’ Day recognising the vital role our nursing professionals play in promoting safety, dignity and inclusion for people with a learning disability.</description>
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