MELD New

MELD New MELD provides locally accessible, confidential and non-judgemental services to promote recovery

MELD operates a one to one counselling skills based recovery service offering support, information and advice to anyone with a substance misuse issue. We provide clean injecting equipment, the safe disposal of used needles and information and advice on safer injecting. We provide Family Support for adults affected by a loved one's Substance Misuse (Drugs and Alcohol). Our Peer Support Service offers one-to-one support in the community from a Peer Support Worker with a lived experience of substance misuse problems.

Our Fa'side Friday cafe, at the Volunteer Centre, Tranent, is temporarily moving from 19th September - 31st October, to ...
18/09/2025

Our Fa'side Friday cafe, at the Volunteer Centre, Tranent, is temporarily moving from 19th September - 31st October, to the George Johnston Library. Please see below for more information.

Reminder: Monday 15th September is a bank holiday. This means that the Esk Centre, No11 and our contact Service will b...
11/09/2025

Reminder: Monday 15th September is a bank holiday. This means that the Esk Centre, No11 and our contact Service will be closed. All will reopen as normal on Tuesday 16th September.

MELD is recruiting - please see below for details.Are you looking for a satisfying role in a recovery focused organizati...
05/09/2025

MELD is recruiting - please see below for details.

Are you looking for a satisfying role in a recovery focused organization which offers a competitive Salary Structure and an Incremental Scale? Do you want to work in a positive environment and be part of a dynamic and vibrant team? MELD offers a range of benefits including professional supervision, development and training and a generous annual leave allowance, plus your birthday off.

We are looking for people who are committed to providing high quality services for individuals with substance use issues, who can work effectively as part of a dynamic team and in partnership with statutory services.

Currently seeking
- Recovery Workers (Full or Part-Time)
- East Lothian GP Peer Support Worker (Full-Time)
- Starfish Cafe Worker (Part-Time)

The following Open Sessions are being held, for information about MELD and what it's like working with us.

Starfish Cafe, Loretto Church Hall, Newbigging, Musselburgh - Wednesday 24/09/25 12 noon – 2pm
Horizons Cafe, Dalkeith Baptist Church, 8 North Wynd, Dalkeith - Friday 26/09/25 12 noon – 2pm
No11, 11 St Andrew Street, Dalkeith - Monday 22/09/25 5pm – 7pm
Esk Centre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh - Tuesday 23/09/25 5pm – 7pm

Come along to a session for an informal chat and access to paper copies of the application packs, or visit our website to download them, at www.meld-drugs.org.uk/job-vacancies

Alternatively, send us a message, email office@meld-drugs.org.uk or contact the office on 0131 446 4833 to enquire.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please see the below update for Starfish. We will update you with any further changes.
03/09/2025

Please see the below update for Starfish. We will update you with any further changes.

Please see the below information regarding the Smart meetings held on Monday's.
03/09/2025

Please see the below information regarding the Smart meetings held on Monday's.

Please see the below information on this years Recovery Walk, which will take place in Stirling on Saturday 27th Septemb...
03/09/2025

Please see the below information on this years Recovery Walk, which will take place in Stirling on Saturday 27th September.

29/04/2025

UPDATE**

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Acupuncture is cancelled this evening at the Esk Centre, Musselburgh.

JOB OPPORTUNITY ⬇️East Lothian Recovery Hub Peer Support Worker (35 hours Per Week)- Are you looking for a satisfying ro...
24/02/2025

JOB OPPORTUNITY ⬇️

East Lothian Recovery Hub Peer Support Worker (35 hours Per Week)

- Are you looking for a satisfying role in a recovery focussed organisation which offers a competitive Salary Structure and an Incremental Scale?
- Do you want to work in a positive working environment and be part of a dynamic and vibrant team?
- MELD offers a range of benefits including professional supervision, development and training and a generous annual leave allowance, plus your birthday off.

The Post Holder will provide and promote peer support and recovery services to people recovering from their problematic use of alcohol and drugs. This will be achieved by supporting people in the different phases of their recovery from initial engagement with services and the recovery community through to options for education, training, volunteering and employment.

See below info on how to apply or follow the link for full job details and to apply now. Please note, we do not accept CV's. Closing date is Friday 7th March 2025.

https://www.meld-drugs.org.uk/job-vacancies

Midlothian Family Support Group Open Evening.Are you or do you know someone affected by Drug and/ or Alcohol Addiction?F...
20/02/2025

Midlothian Family Support Group Open Evening.

Are you or do you know someone affected by Drug and/ or Alcohol Addiction?

Finding it hard to talk or open up about this?

Why not pop along for a confidential, non judgmental chat and find out what support we can offer ☕

Come along if you can 🩷No agenda, just a social group.We will also support women to get to the venue, if required for th...
07/02/2025

Come along if you can 🩷

No agenda, just a social group.

We will also support women to get to the venue, if required for the first few times.

Address

The Esk Centre, Ladywell Way
Musselburgh
EH216AB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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