​MELDAP was formed in November 2008 with high-level representation from East Lothian and Midlothian Councils, NHS Lothian, the voluntary sector and Lothian and Borders Police, now Police Scotland.

Our primary aim is to coordinate the design, delivery and evaluation of drug and alcohol services across East Lothian and Midlothian.

This will ensure that services are needs-led, based on evidence of what makes a difference, and delivered in an effective and efficient way. A key component of this approach is that services are designed around the needs and aspirations of people who need support to address their alcohol and drugs use , and who are given the opportunity to play a key role in service design, delivery and how well they are meeting their needs including support for children, young people and families.

MELDAP and its services are committed to the principle of recovery through a person-centred approach with the aim of supporting people achieve their own recovery goals.

MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT STANDARDS [MAT] IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

These plans are intended to ensure that services in the Midlothian and East Lothian Integration Authority areas are meeting the standards and the respective criteria for each standard as set out in the Drug Deaths Taskforce report: Medication Assisted Treatment standards: access, choice, support published in May 2021.

ELHSCPMAT Standards Final – Implementation Plan

MLHSCP MAT Implementation Plan

The Access to Industry Lived and Living Experience 2024 Report

The Access to Industry Lived and Living Experience 2024 Report provides an invaluable insight into people’s experiences of MELDAP’s treatment and recovery services. Their voices make clear what they liked and what needs to change. MELDAP is committed to using these experiences to make the changes which in turn will make a difference to the lives of people who use or need our services. The report can be accessed here.

(Martin Bonnar, MELDAP Team Manager)