Meet the ELRS team
The East Lothian Rehabilitation Service (ELRS) is comprised of a diverse range of professionals including:
- Occupational Therapists,
- Physiotherapists,
- Exercise Specialists,
- Assistant Practitioners,
- Community Care Workers,
- Telecare Technicians,
- Drivers
- Administration and support staff.
Together we specialise in patient assessment, rehabilitation and intervention with the common goal of empowering East Lothian residents to maintain active and independent livestyles in the comfort of their home
Our service spans across various locations across East Lothian including:
- Belhaven Hospital Dunbar
- Dunbar Health Centre
- East Lothian Community Hospital in Haddington
- Edington Hospital in North Berwick
- James Court, Dunbar
- Musselburgh Primary Care Centre
- Penson House, Macmerry
- Well Wynd Sheltered Housing, Tranent
We see patients in their own homes, in the community and in hospital, either as out-patient clinics or inpatients.
Our services cater to a wide array of specialities including:
- Mental Health and Pain Management
- Falls Prevention
- Consumer Technology
- Telecare
- Muscoloskeletal
- Neurology
- Orthopaedic
- Palliative Care
- Respiratory Care
Our dedication to excellence has earned the team nominations and recognition including being shortlisted for the 2023 NHS Lothian Celebrating Success Awards.