Together in Health

10/04/2026

Nice feedback on TIH Ambulance response time data analysis for Rural East Lothian:
“very helpful, particularly in showing the value of more local analysis and the extent to which broader regional reporting can mask important within-region variation, including differences affecting rural and remote communities.
I was especially interested in the postcode-level analysis and in the way the report brings together rurality, distance, demography and deprivation as factors that may interact in shaping outcomes and response times.”
Prof Sarah-Ann Munoz. Head of Research and Evaluation at National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care.

10/04/2026

“Old” Edinburgh Royal Infirmary building - a testament to individuals donors / benefactors building what is necessary for the health of a local community. Something that lasts. Local example in North Berwick was the donation leading to build of a cottage Hospital by the Edington Family over 100 years ago. We believe there is still a place for local philanthropy for an additional new micro health build in NBCA when a new NBHealth Centre is built - think ahead and plan.

09/04/2026

With Edinburgh Napier University – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉 Together in Health looking forward to coordinating the 8 week Napier University Nursing Course in North Berwick (May-June) in partnership with East Lothian Works for those considering a new nursing career, getting back into nursing or up-skilling to a higher degree. NBCA needs more local Nurses and Carers. Follow us to find out more and book your place!

08/04/2026

With North Berwick Group Practice – we just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉
NBGP are our biggest health and Social Care asset in North Berwick. Their practice list has grown to over 9.5 thousand! Up >1.5k in last 10 years! Edington Hospital now full with CTAC (Community Treatment and Care) Services. Things are cramped with no space to develop. They deserve bigger and better premises!

04/04/2026

Blessed by the enthusiasm of the TIH Defib group who are set to once again check the status of all defibrillators in NB Coastal Area from Aberlady to Whitekirk. They know there will be 10 additional 24/7 unlocked defib cabinets this time compared with the last sweep. Some of these have been accessed in last few months. Lots of ideas to improve things further! Do join us or visit our website by copying the link below

https://togetherinhealth.org.uk/

Together in Health (SC053830), is a new umbrella charity working locally with various partners to advocate for better Health and Social Care provision in the North Berwick Coastal Area. We will be recognised as a catalyst for better outcomes, research-informed practice and joined-up services that pu...

01/04/2026

The North Berwick Napier Course in May-June will cover Adult, Mental Health, learning Difficulty and Older person Care. Come and ask questions and find out more. Watch out for registration soon. Follow Together in Health page.

01/04/2026

Adult Nursing for you? Find out more at our Local Napier Course in NB in May-June. Personal experience drives commitment to nursing. Have you had contact with NHS - it is a great vocation. More information on the course coming soon on Together in Health website

01/04/2026

Nursing is changing. It is moving out more into the community. Napier University is one of the great Universities we have locally. Together in Health will be assisting Napier run a course in North Berwick Coastal/East Lothian in May and June. “Just do it” Register soon for this engagement course.

29/03/2026

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No-one can argue with this podcast.
How can we help keep our older people closer to home? Is it use of technology (eg videoGoodSam) to assess older people better locally, within hours GP based Nurse led minor injuries service, earlier identification of frailty and interventions to support locally, more out-of-hours GP led resource with on call local social support or new intermediate care beds “Edington” in NBCA attached to a new health centre, CTAC and Health Hub, It’s worth a Community discussion.

New analysis from Age UK shows that in 2024/25 more than 100,000 people aged over 65 had to wait between one and three days in emergency departments, and over half of those were aged over 80. Our President, Professor Jugdeep Dhesi, gives our response.

29/03/2026

Have you visited our website https://togetherinhealth.org.uk/ ?
It gives mission and aims and how we are improving Health &Social Care in NBCA - “over and above” - what is already provided. We do this by building and supporting a health interested community from within and encouraging external health organisations such as large charities to have a “positive footprint” and Universities to engage locally like QMU, Napier and Edin Univ.
Join us, help up boost our website, join in our mission, help promote us and support us with your experience, enthusiasm or financially

Together in Health (SC053830), is a new umbrella charity working locally with various partners to advocate for better Health and Social Care provision in the North Berwick Coastal Area. We will be recognised as a catalyst for better outcomes, research-informed practice and joined-up services that pu...

29/03/2026

A community is a group of people living in the same locality, sharing common interests, culture, values, or identity, or interacting within a specific area. Being part of a community group is associated with the same health benefit as a smoker stopping smoking. Join the NB Community Council in Picnic in Park, Bass Rock Community Group, Beach clear up, NBCoastal Community Connections or ourselves - NBCA Health & Social Care Charity (aka”Together in Health”) in making Community grow.

29/03/2026

North Berwick Community Council – we just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉
Volunteers who are focused on making NB a better place to live. NBCC run Community programmes events like Picnic in the Park in Lodge grounds and need some volunteers to step up and help. Community doesn’t happen by chance.