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Welcome to the newsroom. The West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership is always making changes to move forward in the delivery of health and care services. We want to keep you updated with these changes, as well as other news from all areas of the CHCP.
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Partnership delivers significant value for citizens
West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership (CHCP) has delivered significant benefits for the people of West Lothian, according to an independent evaluation.
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:44:16
Young people have their say on what health means to them
Young people aged between 10 and 22 from across West Lothian were invited to talk about their opinions on health at the ‘Come and have your say…’ event at Livingston Football Club on 26th November.
Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:36:39
West Lothian achieves MMR immunisation targets
The uptake of MMR immunisation (Measles Mumps and Rubella) in West Lothian has exceeded the Scottish target of 95 per cent, reaching 96.7 per cent of eligible children, aged between twelve to twenty-four months.
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:31:41
A guide to good health to tackle inequalities
A ‘Guide to Good Health’ has been written to tackle inequalities in the health of homeless people in West Lothian.
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:39:44
Open day for the Sensory Resource Centre
The Ability Centre in Carmondean will host an open day for the Sensory Resource Centre on Friday 19th October.
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:21:44
Body Checkout reaches 1000
An innovative scheme to help bring improved health awareness into West Lothian’s communities has reached a special milestone.
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:48:33
West is best for elderly care
West Lothian Council has been hailed as leading the way in providing low cost, high quality free personal care for the elderly.
Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:21:57
West Lothian outperforms MMR targets
West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership (CHCP) has outperformed the Scottish average on immunisation of children against the MMR uptake target, by coming out as one of the top 2 of the 40 Community Health Partnerships (CHPs) in Scotland to hit national targets.
Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:22:24
CRABIS launch aquired brain injury directory
The Community Rehabilitation and Brain Injury service has recently completed “A Guide to Services for People with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their Carers in West Lothian”.
Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:25:01
Broxburn/Uphall Pocket Map launch
A guide to short walks is now available to local people in Broxburn and Uphall.
Tue, 29 May 2007 00:32:51
New Care Homes Directory is launched
Choosing a care home can be a difficult decision. But help is at hand thanks to a new directory of care home providers in West Lothian, which was unveiled this week.
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:59:15
“Cancel if you can’t attend” is the message from the CHCP
The number of people turning up for appointments with Allied Health Professions - dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, speech and language therapy - has improved.
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:55:38
Wwwhat’s the news for health and care?
People in West Lothian now have access to a wealth of advice and information on health and care issues online - thanks to a new website www.westlothianchcp.org.uk which was launched this week.
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:49:09
Books on prescription launched in West Lothian
NHS Lothian and West Lothian Council’s Library Services have launched ‘Books on Prescription’, an initiative aimed at supporting patients with a range of mental health problems
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:28:57
Social work report is best in class
The Social Work Inspection Agency (SWIA) has praised West Lothian Council’s Social Work Services in its report - Performance Inspection of Social Work Services.
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:34:50
Occupational Therapy Service first in Scotland for customer service excellence status
West Lothian Council’s Occupational Therapy Service is the first in Scotland to be awarded a Charter Mark, the government’s accolade for excellent customer service.
Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:54:10
Positive report on West Lothian CHCP
West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership (CHCP) is progressing well according to an interim report by an external evaluation team.
Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:02:53
Pilot will focus on protection of children living with problem substance use
West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership (CHCP) has approved a 12- month pilot of multi-agency procedures for the protection of children living in families with problem substance use
Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:35
Free health checks in shopping centres
Customers in shopping centres across West Lothian are now able to access a free health check as part of a new initiative being set up by West Lothian CHCP. The pilot, Body Checkout is aimed at helping individuals to improve their health, identifying any potential problems at an early stage.
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:24:19
It’s a GOAL for learners
A new learning site GOAL – Get Online and Learn has been launched for people of West Lothian. GOAL provides a one-stop-shop for learners who will be able to find out what learning is available locally and participate in online learning.
Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:54:57
New unit to provide mums with centre of excellence
A specially designed unit will soon open to provide care for new mums with severe mental illness from across a large part of Scotland.
Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:04:19
US Physician Assistants come to West Lothian to help tackle poor health
NHS Lothian is looking to the US in its latest initiative to combat ill health linked to deprivation.
Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:21:21
NHS Lothian pilots Access to Health scheme
NHS Lothian is set to pilot an innovative scheme aimed at residents in some of the most deprived areas of West Lothian. The Access to Health initiative, targeting 21,000 people between the ages of 45-64, will offer comprehensive health checks in five local communities.
Tue, 0021 Nov 2006 00:38:19
1,000th customer receives help from rehabilitation service
West Lothian Community Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Service recently received its 1000th referral.
Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:07:06
BOOST FOR FAULDHOUSE COMPLEX
West Lothian Council is backing plans for a new £6 million health and community complex at Fauldhouse.
Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:59:11
C-Me set to boost children’s services
West Lothian Council and its partner agencies are launching an information sharing system that will greatly improve the delivery of services to children.
Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:55:06
Financial check-ups for older people in hospital
A multi-agency pilot project to help older people who are in hospital to maximise the benefits they are entitled to has been hailed a success.
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:48:51
Action plans for areas unveiled
West Lothian Council has prepared action plans that aim to boost opportunities and reduce inequalities in local communities.
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:45:17
Waiting times for occupational therapy fall
The latest figures on the time that people in West Lothian have to wait for a referral to an Occupational Therapist in West Lothian has fallen to just eight weeks. The standard set by West Lothian Council of 13 weeks.
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:39:16
New Health and Community Campus for Fauldhouse
Fauldhouse is set to benefit from a new £5 million Health and Community Campus.
Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:16:29
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Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:09:14
New bus service to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
New bus link to ERI
Sun, 06 Mar 2005 00:20:41
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