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Everyone with an interest in ELCAP’s life-changing work is invited to join us at our Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held on Thursday 29 September 2022 at 2.00pm.

For almost 20 years, Katrina was a loved and well-respected member of the ELCAP team.  She joined our charity in 1994 as a relief Support Worker.  The following year, she secured an acting-up role as a Senior Support Worker.

ELCAP has announced that Chief Executive, Paul White, is to stand down from his role at the start of October 2022.

We are sad to report the passing of John Kennedy, who died on 26 July 2022, after a short illness, at the age of 94.

We are seeking an inspiring individual to lead our organisation on the next stage of its journey and build on the excellent work of our outgoing Chief Executive.

ELCAP is launching a charity calendar for 2023 – and it wants local citizens and photographers to get involved.

ELCAP colleagues gathered at Woodbine Cottage on 16 June to wish a happy retirement to Ted McGoldrick.

The National Care Service (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 20 June 2022.
The Bill allows Scottish Ministers to transfer social care responsibility from local authorities to a new, national service. This could include adult and children’s services, as well as areas such as justice social work. Scottish Ministers will also be able to transfer healthcare functions from the NHS to the National Care Service.
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ELCAP Support Practitioner Eddie Paton has been recognised as a Haddington Hero by Haddington and District Community Council.