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News published October 2019

• Keys handed over in the latest phase of East Lothian Community Hospital

  NHS Lothian and East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have this week been given the keys for the remainder of the newly completed East Lothian Community Hospital building.  A significant milestone for the project, the team are now finalising migration plans and hope to move patients in over the next couple of months.

  Published 31st October 2019.

• Port Seton Library

  Library temporarily closes for refurbishment work from Monday 4 November

  Published 31st October 2019.

• East Lothian Integration Joint Board approves new directions for health and social care in East Lothian

  Earlier this year, the East Lothian Integration Joint Board approved its new three-year strategic plan and, at its October meeting, the IJB revealed more detail about how that plan will be delivered.

  Published 31st October 2019.

• East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership’s Winter Plan unveiled

  East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership focuses on care closer to home to manage winter pressures

  Published 31st October 2019.

• Naming East Lothian's new town

  We’re looking for your help in choosing a name for East Lothian’s new town.

  Published 31st October 2019.

• Packed programme for Book Week 2019

  Author visits, talks and films are just some things on offer...

  Published 30th October 2019.

• Meet Gary!

  Gary is a Community Housing Officer in the Tranent office and has been in the job for 11 years.

  Published 30th October 2019.

• Wellwynd Hub wins Chartered Institute of Housing Excellence Award

  East Lothian Council’s Housing Team and East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have secured a top Scottish award for their joint work on the Wellwynd Hub in Tranent.

  Published 29th October 2019.

• Head of Education and Children's Services: Fiona Robertson

  East Lothian Council’s Head of Education and Children’s Services, Fiona Robertson, is to leave the authority to take up a new position with Midlothian Council.

  Published 25th October 2019.

• Primary 1 school enrolment now open

  Primary 1 enrolment for academic session 2020-2021 is now open.

  Published 25th October 2019.

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