Health and social care news

• Council Launches Employee Wellbeing Charter

  Published on 21 Oct 2025

  Midlothian Council has launched an Employee Wellbeing Charter.

• Midlothian Social Work Services Note Challenges, Successes and Next Steps 

  Published on 21 Oct 2025

  Councillors today (Tuesday) considered the draft annual Chief Social Work Officer Report, highlighting the council’s progress over the past year.

• We launch Scotland's First Trauma Awareness Week

  Published on 16 Sep 2025

  We are working to raise awareness and understanding of the impact that trauma can have on individuals, families and communities.

• Council Approves new Play Strategy to help children thrive

  Published on 9 Sep 2025

  Midlothian Council Approves New Play Strategy to Champion Children's Rights and Wellbeing

• Step Into Confidence at Midlothian Falls Prevention Community Day

  Published on 23 Aug 2025

  If you are committed to living well for longer, then join us for Midlothian’s first free, fun and informative Falls Prevention Community Day on Thursday 25 September 2025, at the Lasswade Centre.

• Young carers invited to apply for funding

  Published on 26 Mar 2025

  Are you a young carer under the age of 18 who cares for a family member or relative in Midlothian?

• Are you worried that an adult could be at risk of harm?

  Published on 19 Feb 2025

  Midlothian residents are being urged to report any concerns about adults who may be at risk of harm ahead of National Adult Support and Protection Day.

• Warning for bird keepers

  Published on 6 Feb 2025

  Bird keepers are being instructed to follow strict measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu. This is in response to a recent increase in cases of Avian Influenza.

• Inspirational young people recognised

  Published on 27 Nov 2024

  Winners have been announced for the Midlothian Young People Awards (MYPA) 2024.

• Chief Social Worker presents final report before retiring

  Published on 8 Oct 2024

  Midlothian Council’s Chief Social Work Officer Joan Tranent presented her fourth and final annual report to the full Council today (Tuesday) before she retires later this week.  

• Council gain catering award for quality of school meals

  Published on 16 Sep 2024

  Midlothian council has achieved the prestigious 'Food for Life Served Here' (FFLSH) Bronze award for its school meals service across its 28 primary schools.

• YCAT team supporting young people into work

  Published on 28 Jun 2024

  Six young adults with learning difficulties are developing new skills, becoming more independent and enjoying feeling part of the community thanks to a new volunteer work placement scheme.

• Councillors approve new senior social work appointments

  Published on 25 Jun 2024

  Joan Tranent, Midlothian Council’s Chief Social Work Officer and Chief Officer Children’s Services Partnership and Communities is to retire in October.

• New Passivhaus extra care facilities in Bonnyrigg

  Published on 6 May 2024

  Work is underway to build a 40-bedroom care complex and 46 extra care flats alongside a day-care unit in Bonnyrigg.

• Drop-in to inform our new British Sign Language Plan

  Published on 8 Mar 2024

  British Sign Language users and their families are invited to a drop-in event on Friday 22 March 2024 at St John’s & Kings Park Church, (opposite Morrisons), Dalkeith, from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

• Midlothian foster carers now amongst the highest paid carers in Scotland

  Published on 26 Feb 2024

  Midlothian Council today agreed to a 5.5% increase in foster carers fees.

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  Midlothian Community Respiratory and Performance Teams share Project of the Year Award

  Published on 1 Dec 2023

  The Midlothian Community Respiratory Team and Midlothian Performance Team were thrilled to win a Scottish Healthcare Award at a special ceremony in Glasgow this week.

• Annual report highlights social care success and challenges

  Published on 21 Nov 2023

  At the full Council meeting on Tuesday, councillors noted the Chief Social Work Officer’s 2022/23 annual report.

• Awards scheme for inspirational youth launched

  Published on 29 Aug 2023

  Do you know an inspirational young person?

• Midlothian Games is well worth the wait

  Published on 22 Feb 2023

  The Steiner Philosophers beat off stiff competition from teams of athletes including Stray Cats and Upmo at the first Midlothian LD Games for adults with additional support needs since the pandemic.

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