East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership

20/11/2025

Are you an unpaid carer? Did you know that you have the right to request an Adult Carer Support Plan (ACSP) - a conversation about your caring role, how it affects your life, and what support could make things easier.

💬 An ACSP helps you:
• Focus on your needs and wellbeing
• Explore support like respite breaks, counselling, peer groups, training, and leisure activities
• Access advice, information, and services tailored to your situation.

Want to know more? Download our handy leaflet and find full details on how to get started 👉 www.eastlothian.gov.uk/downloads/download/14083/your_right_to_an_adult_carer_support_plan

OR arrange ACSP via:

Carers of East Lothian
📞 0131 665 0135
📧 centre@coel.org.uk
🏥 Drop in at East Lothian Community Hospital
🌐 Online referral form: www.coel.org.uk/contact-us/online-referral-form

&

Adult Social Work
📞 01875 824 309
📧 communityaccess@eastlothian.gov.uk

Young carers (under 18) have the right to a Young Carers Statement. Find out more:
👉 www.eastlothian.gov.uk/young-carers

19/11/2025

Tomorrow, 20th November 2025 is Carers Rights Day.

Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom don’t see themselves as carers, often unaware of their legal rights and what they’re entitled to in terms of support and benefits. The aim of Carers Rights Day this year is to help carers recognise and understand their rights, and to access the support available to them, whenever they need it.

As a carer, knowing your rights empowers you with information about what you’re entitled to. This helps you feel confident asking for what you need, as well as challenging things when your rights are not being met – whether that be in the workplace or education, in accessing health or social care, or when interacting with other professionals or at home.

Carers of East Lothian and East Lothian Council Young Carers Service have worked with East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership to develop this short video with the aim of supporting carers to recognise their rights and find out more information about how they can access support in East Lothian.
You can view the full video by clicking the link below.

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Thursday 21st November 2024 is Carers Rights Day. This year’s theme is recognising your rights.Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, f...

18/11/2025

Would you like to know what Technology Solutions could assist either your / your loved ones daily living activities in your own home? Come along to our FREE drop-in information session at our dedicated Tec House in Tranent!

On TODAY from 10am to 12pm at Well Wynd Sheltered Housing, Tranent!

Can't make it? Our next session is on THURSDAY 4th of December at 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

No appointment required. Come along and our staff will provide you with a range of information about sensors, smart tech, devices, alarms, lighting solutions and kitchen gadgets. 💡🛎⏳⏰📞📲🔐

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14/11/2025

Vacancy Spotlight: Community Care Support Workers

We're currently looking to recruit 3 x Care Support Workers and 4 x Emergency Care Workers to support our care at home teams.

Our Care Support Workers are part of a wider multi-disciplinary team including occupational and physiotherapist that help to rehabilitation people coming out of hospital. This is a fantastic community based role, where you work with people in their own homes, to help regain their independence.

Our Emergency Care Workers respond to community alarm calls outs, when a client is in need of urgent support, for example after they have had a fall. Providing a first response service, you are the caring, friendly face that meets a client, provides them with immediate comfort, and assesses the situation to help the client and/or ask for further medical assistance.

Closing dates:
Care Support Workers: 23 November
Emergency Care Workers: 30 November

Find out more about each role here: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/elhscp/join-the-team

14/11/2025

WE'RE RECRUITING!!
Sorry for shouting .. but with such fantastic career opportunities available we want to make sure we catch your attention!

Across East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership our teams are caring, compassionate, and forever committed to supporting the people of East Lothian to live independent and healthy lives.

East Lothian Council Vacancies

Crookston Care Home Tranent
- Social Care Assistant (Days)
- Social Care Assistant (Nights)

Community Based
- Care Support Workers (x3 positions)
- Emergency Care Workers (x4 positions)
- Community Care Worker - Mental Health and Substance Use Service

Social Work Team
- Substance Use Service Social Worker
- Mental Health Team Senior Practitioner Social Worker

Vacancies with NHS Lothian

East Lothian Community Hospital Support Services
- Domestic Assistants (x3 positions)
- Porter / Driver
- Catering Assistant

East Lothian Community Hospital
- Pharmacy Support Worker
- Arts Psychotherapist
- Specialist Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Advanced Practitioner
- Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry

For details about each of the above positions visit:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/elhscp/join-the-team

13/11/2025

Would you like to know what Technology Solutions could assist either your / your loved ones daily living activities in your own home? Come along to our FREE drop-in information session at our dedicated Tec House in Tranent!

On TODAY from 5pm to 7pm at Well Wynd Sheltered Housing, Tranent!

Can't make it? Our next session is on TUESDAY 18th of November at 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

No appointment required. Come along and our staff will provide you with a range of information about sensors, smart tech, devices, alarms, lighting solutions and kitchen gadgets. 💡🛎⏳⏰📞📲🔐

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11/11/2025

Today we remember. 🌺

We invite you to join in the Remembrance Day commemorations on Tuesday 11 November with a two minute silence at 11am.

Today, we recognise the signing of the Armistice that marked the end of World War One, and reflect on those whose lives have been, and continue to be touched by war.

10/11/2025

THE BIG PICK IS BACK!!
Pick yourself up some bargains .. with clothes priced at only £3 per kilo
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🗓 Wednesday 12 November
🕰 11am - 2pm
📍 Port Seton Centre

Remember to bring your own bags.

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07/11/2025

NEW VACANCIES NOW LIVE!

We're recruiting, and we want you to be part of our fantastic team supporting people across East Lothian. We're currently looking for:

With NHS Lothian
- Band 3 Occupational Clinical Support Worker
- Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner
- Band 2 Domestic Assistants (full time and part time)
- Band 2 Pharmacy Support Worker
- Band 6 Arts Psychotherapist

With East Lothian Council
- Support Worker / Bus Es**rt for Tranent Day Centre
- Social Care Assistant (Days) at Crookston Care Home

Interested??
Find out more about each vacancy at
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/elhscp/join-the-team

07/11/2025

Occupational therapy helps people stay well for longer and avoid crises. By involving occupational therapists earlier, we can reduce system pressure and improve lives.

Find out more:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210678/rehabilitation_service/12223/occupational_therapy

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06/11/2025

Occupational therapy reduces health inequalities and helps people stay well and
connected. By preventing crises, easing pressure on services and making better
use of resources, OTs help build a fairer, more sustainable system.

Find out more:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210678/rehabilitation_service/12223/occupational_therapy

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06/11/2025

Celebrating Learning Disability Nurses' Day!

Earlier this week, we recognised the vital role our nursing professionals play in promoting safety, dignity and inclusion for people with a learning disability.

People with a learning disability often face barriers in accessing healthcare and experience poorer outcomes as a result. Learning disability nurses make a real difference - by listening, advocating, and making sure care meets each person’s individual needs. Their work helps reduce health inequalities and ensures that everyone is treated with respect and understanding.

Meet Amy, Jack and Heather from the East Lothian Learning Disability Nursing Team.

Amy: “We support individuals across their lifespan, as young children, teens, adults, and older adults. This means that we get to know our patients really well. We build long-lasting bonds of trust - you don’t often get in other nursing role. It’s truly a privilege to be an LD nurse.”

Jack: “Your work and role feels incredibly valued. The individuals we support really need us. The care we provide, while health focused, is very person-centred, ensuring that reasonable adjustments are made so people with learning disabilities are able to access mainstream and specialist services, to reduce health inequalities and meet their personal outcomes.”

Heather: “I can’t imagine doing anything different. We work daily with fantastic individuals supporting them to been seen, heard and included. Our role is to support individuals to meet their health needs, but also encourage them to have their own voice, and speak up for what they need and want, to live the life they choose. We help them to thrive, flourish and fulfil their potential.”

Find out more about our Learning Disability Teams at www.eastlothian.gov.uk/ld