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Book Your Booster

The following safety information has been circulated on behalf of the Scottish Government in support of the book your booster campaign.

We unfortunately find ourselves in a situation where Covid-19 is impacting all our lives again with the fast growth of the Omicron variant. It’s more important than ever to get as many people as possible boosted and boosted as quickly as possible.

Book an appointment or find your nearest drop-in clinic at nhsinform.scot/vaccinebooking

For more information on the vaccine visit nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccine

Book your COVID-19 vaccine booster now to increase your protection against COVID-19 this winter. If you are aged 18 or over visit nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccinebooster or call 0800 030 8013 to book an appointment.

 

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National Social Care Service Consultation

The Scottish Government is consulting on proposals to take responsibility for all adult and children’s social care and social work services from local government and to create a National Care Service. You can take part in the consultation online by visiting A National Care Service for Scotland – Scottish Government – Citizen Space (consult.gov.scot). The deadline for responses to the consultation is 2nd November. Continue reading “National Social Care Service Consultation”

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East Lothian Council Update:- Help Available During New Restrictions

Help for those who are self-isolating for any reason is available on East Lothian Council website and includes:

  • Self-isolation support grants
  • Other financial support for individuals and businesses
  • Access to emergency community food provision
  • Warm clothing grants
  • Crisis grants
  • Winter fuel grants
  • Mental health support
  • Befriending via the Royal Voluntary Service
  • Digital support

 

NHS Hearing Aid batteries can be obtained from either visiting the council’s main offices or libraries or by contacting the Audiology service directly by email:  audiology@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or by phone on 0131 536 1637 during the following hours:  Mon – Fri 10 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 4 pm.

Main council office and library opening hours are as follows:
John Muir House, Haddington  Mon–Fri 9am–1pm
Brunton Hall, Musselburgh  Mon–Fri 10am–12 noon and 1–4pm
Musselburgh Library  Mon–Fri 10am–1pm and 2–4pm
Haddington Library, John Gray Centre  Mon–Fri 10am–1pm and 2–4pm
Dunbar Library, Bleachingfield Centre  Mon–Fri 10am–1pm and 2–4pm
North Berwick Library  Mon–Fri 10 am–1pm and 2–4pm

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