​MELDAP was formed in November 2008 with high-level representation from East Lothian and Midlothian Councils, NHS Lothian, the Third 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.

New Service Provider

Substances Support Scotland have been successful in being awarded a contract from Midlothian and East Lothian Drug and Alcohol Partnership (MELDAP), to provide support services to people affected by their alcohol and/or drug use in Midlothian and East Lothian; initially for a year, from April 2026

This will provide a holistic, accessible, non-stigmatising support service for people (18 years plus), experiencing challenges with their alcohol and/or drug use and the impact it is having on them and their loved ones.

The service will offer information on accessing all relevant treatment and support services, early intervention, ongoing psychosocial support, harm reduction interventions, community-based support, and peer-led recovery pathways. The aim is to reduce harm, improve wellbeing, strengthen recovery capital, and support people to stabilise and thrive in their community.

MELDAP and SSS will begin to work together to ensure continuity of service to ensure that those who require it, get the service they need.

https://substancessupportscotland.org/

https://sdf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SDF-Overdose-Alert.March-2025.pdf

https://www.scottishdrugservices.com/

https://sdf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SDF-Overdose-Alert.March-2025.pdf

HEALTH ALERT

Public Health Scotland have issued an alert about changed to the benzodiazepine market and medetomidine has been detected in overdoses and deaths in Scotland, please videos below:

https://bymyside.simonscotland.org/drug-alerts/scotland/4qY9nd9p1QlrXz7GN2f2G7?backPath=%2Fdrug-alerts

https://bymyside.simonscotland.org/drug-alerts/scotland/3KpHI5IlEMRRW4MYrqV81z?backPath=%2Fdrug-alerts