Drop in to the Wellbeing Hub

Have you heard about the new Wellbeing Hub in the foyer at East Lothian Community Hospital? 

Every Wednesday, midday to 2pm

There's no appointment is needed - just drop in for a chat. It's open to everyone, regardless of age and it offers confidential support - everything you share stays private.

What’s on offer?

Someone to listen if you're feeling overwhelmed, low, or just need to talk.

Connections to local mental health and wellbeing groups.

Practical help with:

• benefits
• housing
• money worries
• food and bills support

Work and training support:

Help finding courses, job opportunities, and confidence-building resources.

Support for you or your family to get into work.

Community involvement:

Find local groups that match your interests.

Get support to start volunteering.

Who you'll meet:

Every week, you can meet friendly staff from:

• • Citizens Advice Bureau
  • Volunteer Centre East Lothian
  • East Lothian Works or Families Together East Lothian

In addition, there are monthly visits from:

• • Community Learning Disability Team
  • Improving the Cancer Journey
  • Other organisations (check Wellbeing Hub Calendar for details)

Referrals and support

Staff at the hub can’t make direct referrals to psychological services, but they can put you in touch with a single point of contact for mental health support and local organisations that can help.

Staff at the hub can refer you to:

• • East Lothian Foodbank
  • Community First
  • Other helpful organisations

Just drop in. Whatever’s going on, the Wellbeing Hub is there to help you.

If you can’t make it to the hub, remember that support is available to you 24/7 from the Employee Assistance Programme VIVUP

You can also talk to one of our Listening Ears about anything that’s on your mind – just search for “Listening Ears” on the intranet homepage to find their contact details.