Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership

15/06/2026

👉Last drop-in session tomorrow!

Share your views and find out more about a safer drug consumption facility (SDCF) for Edinburgh.

Come to the Grassmarket Centre on Tuesday June 16 from 5-8pm to talk with staff and find out more information.

Residents have only until 1 July, to take part in the consultation on a SDCF.
Take part in the consultation - www.edinburgh.gov.uk/sdcfconsultation

08/06/2026

👉Drop-in session tomorrow!

Share your views and find out more about a safer drug consumption facility (SDCF) for Edinburgh.

Come to the Grassmarket Centre on Tuesday 9 June from 1-5pm or Tuesday June 16 from 5-8pm to talk with staff and find out more information.

Residents have only until 1 July, to take part in the consultation on a SDCF.
Take part in the consultation - www.edinburgh.gov.uk/sdcfconsultation

04/06/2026

1-7 June is Volunteers Week and we are sharing stories of EHSCP colleagues who give up their time for good causes and share stories of those who volunteer within the Partnership.

Megan Dudgeon has been fundraising all year in support of her best friend Alix who has Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Ali’s Army is a campaign to complete 100 challenges in 100 days – reflecting the vital milestone in stem cell recovery of 100 days.

Megan, reablement manager for the south west, has recruited many of her colleagues to also take on challenges for Ali’s Army with all proceeds going to Maggie’s Edinburgh.

The North West Reablement Team raised an incredible £3,160 through a combination of climbing a Munro and hosting a fun dress-up day at work.

Lisa Forbes, reablement manager in south east , took on a cycling challenge alongside her daughter Amelia, age 11 and Jade McCormack from south west reablement bravely completed a cold-water dip in support of the campaign. Bradley Ralton, team leader in north west has ran an incredible 100km in the month of May for the cause.

Ali’s Army has now raised over £31,000 for Maggie’s Edinburgh.

03/06/2026

June 1-7 is Volunteers Week and we are sharing stories of EHSCP staff who give up their time for good causes and share stories of those who volunteer within the Partnership.

John Ovens is a care and support practitioner who is gearing up for his fourth stint volunteering at Commonwealth Games.

John said: “I got the volunteering bug for major sporting events about eight years ago now, when I was accepted to be a volunteer are the European Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

“The diving competition was held in the Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh and I really enjoyed giving up my time to help ensure the event went smoothly.

“Since then, I have volunteered at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the World Cycling Championships in Glasgow and now I have been accepted for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

“I have always been a volunteer in spectator services, making the guest feel safe, being on hand to answer any questions , moonlighting as a photographer or dishing out high fiving with foam fingers.

“I feel the last spectator that leave the venue deserves the same energy as the first person to arrive.

“I love volunteering and would urge anyone with even a little spare time to look into where their skills could be utilised and jump into volunteering.”

29/05/2026

May is Stroke Awareness Month.

People in Edinburgh that have survived a stroke can be referred to Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service in Longstone.

The centre offers specialist rehab and care to help people recover from a stroke and become more independent.

27/05/2026

A huge thanks to everyone that took part in Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service bake sale in aid of the Stroke Association.

The fundraiser raised £310, with the show stopping purple cake provided by the centre catering team being won by volunteer Jean.

Well done team - sweet effort!

21/05/2026

Six weeks left to share your views!

Edinburgh residents are being asked to give their views on a safer drug consumption facility (SDCF).

Until 1 July, people can take part in the SDCF survey – a place where problem drug users can consume drugs with medical supervision. There is no site agreed, but two areas of the Old Town are being considered.

Take part in the consultation - www.edinburgh.gov.uk/sdcfconsultation

21/05/2026

Have you checked out the Smart Home Hub at Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service?

You can test out the latest gadgets to help you, or someone you care for, to remain independent.

Email [email protected] or pop in to the drop in session on the first Friday of every month from 10.30am to 12.30pm

19/05/2026

Edinburgh Medication Assisted Treatment Clinic - a ‘single door’ route to give problem drug users a faster road to recovery - has been praised in an independent evaluation

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13/05/2026

Tomorrow, Thursday 14 May, is the first drop in session to find out more about what a safer drug consumption facility could look like for Edinburgh.

Pop in to Waverly Court, East Market Street between 1pm and 5pm to ask any questions and learn more.