Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership

You can read data about services for Older People in Midlothian here.

Prevention & Early Intervention

• Improve accessible information so that people know what is going on in their community and what services can help them
• Create opportunities for older people to connect to others and contribute to their community
• Provide support that promotes being active, independent, confident and financially secure
• Support people to make plans for their future health and wellbeing
• Build stronger collaboration with older people, the voluntary sector and other partners to improve outcomes for older people

Support & Treatment

• Provide services that are accessible, available, appropriate and of high quality across Midlothian.
• Improve awareness and fulfilment of human rights for older citizens.
• Provide services that connect well with each other and work holistically to support people. 
• Develop appropriate day support for all older people to reduce isolation and increase social connection
• Design services and systems so that people have more control over decisions that affect them.
• Support more people with rehabilitation and recovery at home or close to home 
• Improve physical, digital and personnel infrastructure

Crisis & Emergencies

• Increase likelihood that emergency care is person-centred through increased use of emergency plans and supported decision making.