East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership

26/05/2026

✨LATEST VACANCIES ARE NOW LIVE!✨

If you're looking to take the next step up, a new challenge or even a career change, we have opportunities available in health and social care!

Current vacancies with NHS Lothian
• Band 3 - Activities Co-ordinator
• Band 7 - Community Midwifery Team Leader
• Band 6 - Specialist Physiotherapist
• Band - 5 Pharmacy Technician

Current vacancies with East Lothian Council
• Senior Practitioner Social Worker - 2 positions available
• Occupational Therapist - Housing

For further information about each of these roles visit www.eastlothian.gov.uk/elhscp/join-the-team

26/05/2026

Are you or someone you know looking for ways to live independently at home?
There are a range of products that can assist you to live independently at home or to make caring for someone else a little easier. However, it can be hard to know where to start.

Join us at our free public drop-in events, where you can speak to East Lothian Rehabilitation Services professionals to find the right solution for yourself or the person you care for.

The next drop-in will be on:
Tuesday, 2 June (10am to 12pm)
James Court Hub, 6 James Court,
Dunbar, EH42 1WP

If that doesn't suit you then be sure to check out all of our future dates in June within the post to select a date and time that might suit you better!
See you there!

22/05/2026

👖You know it, You love it, IT'S THE BIG PICK! 👖

This time you'll find the team at the Port Seton Community Centre in Port Seton, between 11am to 2pm on Thursday 28 May.

Snap up clothes at bargain prices:
👗 £3 per kg of clothing
🧥 £3 per jacket
👟 Shoes from just £2

We’ve got piles of pre-loved gems for adults and kids, from shoes and jackets to stylish surprises. Many items are new or barely worn!

Those details again:
📍 Penny Pit Centre in Prestonpans
🕚 Wednesday, 28 May - 11am to 2pm
💵 CASH ONLY
🛍️ Bring your own bags - you’ll need them!

📦 Got clothes to donate? Drop your unwanted clothing, shoes and textiles at the black textile banks at any East Lothian Recycling Centre to support future Big Pick events.

REUSE. REWEAR. KEEP IT LOCAL. 👚🧢🧤👖👠 ♻️
Cockenzie and Port Seton Community Council Prestonpans, Longniddry and Port Seton Libraries Prestonpans Community Centre Prestonpans Community Council
Volunteer Centre East Lothian Tranent & Elphinstone Community Council

20/05/2026

Our vaccination team will be at Wallyford Miners Club in Wallyford to provide a range of routine vaccinations. This is a great opportunity to protect yourself, your family and your community against preventable illnesses.

📅When/ 🗺️Where/ 🕰️Time:
Wednesday, 27 May
Wallyford Miners Club, 24 Salters Rd, Wallford, EH21 8AA
1:30pm to 3:30pm

If you are eligible, we encourage you to come along. Getting vaccinated is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your health and the health of those around you.

The following vaccinations will be available on the day:
Covid Spring Booster - a respiratory virus that spreads easily through the air when people cough or sneeze. It can also spread when people touch surfaces where the virus has landed then touch their eyes, nose or mouth.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) – A common respiratory illness that can be found year-round that can sometimes lead to severe lower respiratory infections such as pneumonia and other life-threatening conditions.

You can find more information about each vaccine here:
Covid:
www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine/
RSV:
http://www.nhsinform.scot/.../about-the-rsv-vaccine.../

Wallyford Community Group (WCG) Wallyford Pharmacy NHS Lothian Prestonpans Community Centre Prestonpans, Longniddry and Port Seton Libraries

18/05/2026

💜 Carers Week 2026 is fast approaching!💜

From June 8 to 14, if you are an unpaid carer in East Lothian, Carers of East Lothian has put together an amazing line up of completely FREE sessions and activities just for you!

From creative workshops to outdoor adventures, there is something for everyone to enjoy, connect, and take a well-deserved break. Here is a peek at what’s on:

Carers Week sessions - book your spaces on these free events for carers.

Please see the image below for details of the sessions running. You can click the link below for more info on our website.

Contact us on centre@coel.org.ukor 01316650135 to book your spaces.

**** Please note that the wellbeing evening is now fully booked, with a waiting list! If you've already requested a space, we will be allocating spaces next week. ****

https://www.coel.org.uk/news-information/carers-week-2026-programme-of-events/

15/05/2026

✨LATEST VACANCIES ARE NOW LIVE!✨

If you're looking to take the next step up, a new challenge or even a career change, we have opportunities available in health and social care!

Current vacancies with NHS Lothian
• Band 7 - Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner
• Band 7 - R1 Physiotherapy Team Lead
• Band 6 - Specialist Occupational Therapist
• Band 8B - General Manager - Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Substance Use Services
• NHS Lothian Newly Qualifying Midwives (for student midwives only)
• Band 3 - Activities Co-ordinator
• Community Midwifery Team Leader

Current vacancies with East Lothian Council
• Care Support Worker - 2 Positions Available - Community Based
• Emergency Care Worker
• Social Worker (Children's Services)
• General Manager - Adult Community Services - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

For further information about each of these roles visit www.eastlothian.gov.uk/elhscp/join-the-team

15/05/2026

Awareness is where it starts, but ACTION is where change happens.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week we want to steer you towards quick daily habits that will boost your mood.

🪟 Open the windows – For a quick mental health boost, try opening your windows. Letting fresh air in and stale air out can allow natural light to come in, help you feel closer to nature and lift your mood.

🚰 Drink water - Staying hydrated can help you concentrate, improve short-term memory, and boost your overall mood, making it one of the simplest mental wellness tips.

✌️ Practice gratitude – Remind yourself each day of three things you are grateful for.

That’s just a taster, follow the link for a whole suite of quick tips on how to start feeling a little better immediately here:
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/sites/default/files/2026-04/MHAW%202026%20-%20Tipsheet%20Quick%20actions.pdf

For more local support for mental health services please visit: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210663/mental_health_support

Act now to improve your own, or someone else’s mental health and wellbeing.

15/05/2026

Our vaccination team will be at Dunbar Library, Bleachingfield Centre in Dunbar to provide a range of routine vaccinations. This is a great opportunity to protect yourself, your family and your community against preventable illnesses.

📅When/ 🗺️Where/ 🕰️Time:
Friday 22 May
Dunbar Library, Bleachingfield Centre - Countess Crescent, Dunbar, EH34 5DL
10am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 3:30pm

If you are eligible, we encourage you to come along. Getting vaccinated is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your health and the health of those around you.

The following vaccinations will be available on the day:
Covid Spring Booster - a respiratory virus that spreads easily through the air when people cough or sneeze. It can also spread when people touch surfaces where the virus has landed then touch their eyes, nose or mouth.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) – A common respiratory illness that can be found year-round that can sometimes lead to severe lower respiratory infections such as pneumonia and other life-threatening conditions.

You can find more information about each vaccine here:
Covid:
www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine/

RSV:
www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/rsv-vaccine/about-the-rsv-vaccine-youll-be-offered/

Dunbar Community Council Dunbar Dementia Carers Support Group NHS Lothian
Dunbar Online

14/05/2026

Are you or someone you know looking for ways to live independently at home?

There are a range of products that can assist you to live independently at home or to make caring for someone else a little easier. However, it can be hard to know where to start.

Join us at our free public drop-in events, where you can speak to East Lothian Rehabilitation Services professionals to find the right solution for yourself or the person you care for.

The next drop-in will be on:
Tuesday, 21 May (10am to 12pm)
Wellwynd Hub Sheltered Housing, 6 Loch Square
EH33 2JY, Tranent

If that doesn't suit you then be sure to check out all of our future dates in June within the post to select a date and time that might suit you better!

See you there!

13/05/2026

Lights, camera, action!

Get your FREE ticket for the Young Carers Film Premiere and find out from our brilliant young carers about their lives and what we can all do to support them.

Thursday 11 June
4.30pm to 5.30pm
Fraser Centre Cinema, Tranent.

Find out more about what moved young carers to make their film: https://orlo.uk/VStno

East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership

13/05/2026

Awareness is where it starts, but ACTION is where change happens.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed, low or just don’t know where to turn? Have you been worrying about work, money, housing? Take that first step and visit us at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub.

This is a friendly, drop in (no appointment needed) space where you can find out how to access the support and advice you need . Whether you are looking for advice for yourself or you’re worried about a loved one, we are here to help you manage and to find the right path forward.

When and where
📍 East Lothian Community Hospital (Reception area), Haddington.
🕒 Every Wednesday, 12pm – 2pm.
https://www.volunteereastlothian.org.uk/east-lothian-wellbeing-hub

For more local support for mental health services please visit: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210663/mental_health_support
Act now to improve your own, or someone else’s mental health and wellbeing.