MELD New

MELD New MELD provides locally accessible, confidential and non-judgemental services to promote recovery

MELD operates a one to one counselling skills based recovery service offering support, information and advice to anyone with a substance misuse issue. We provide clean injecting equipment, the safe disposal of used needles and information and advice on safer injecting. We provide Family Support for adults affected by a loved one's Substance Misuse (Drugs and Alcohol). Our Peer Support Service offers one-to-one support in the community from a Peer Support Worker with a lived experience of substance misuse problems.

As of Monday 10th November, our Monday night SMART meeting will be returning to the VCEL Tranent.We look forward to seei...
07/11/2025

As of Monday 10th November, our Monday night SMART meeting will be returning to the VCEL Tranent.

We look forward to seeing you there.

As of next Friday (14th November) the Fa'side Cafe will be returning to its normal location at the Volunteer Centre in T...
07/11/2025

As of next Friday (14th November) the Fa'side Cafe will be returning to its normal location at the Volunteer Centre in Tranent.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, until further notice, there will be no acupuncture sessions held in Midlothian.  The on...
22/10/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, until further notice, there will be no acupuncture sessions held in Midlothian. The only available sessions will be on a Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening. Please see below for more details. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

Come join our team.  Closing date, this Saturday 4th October.Visit our website: www.meld-drugs.org.uk/job-vacancies, for...
01/10/2025

Come join our team. Closing date, this Saturday 4th October.

Visit our website: www.meld-drugs.org.uk/job-vacancies, for more information.
Alternatively, send us a message, email office@meld-drugs.org.uk or contact the office on 0131 446 4833 to enquire.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Reminder of our contact service, offering advice and support for anyone in Midlothian/East Lothian with alcohol or drug ...
01/10/2025

Reminder of our contact service, offering advice and support for anyone in Midlothian/East Lothian with alcohol or drug issues. Open Mon-Fri 9am - 9pm.

Please see below for information on MELD's exercise group.  There are spaces available if you would like to attend.  If ...
25/09/2025

Please see below for information on MELD's exercise group. There are spaces available if you would like to attend. If you need any further information or for a general discussion, please contact Kevin *Please note the Monday group takes place on a Monday afternoon from 1-2pm.

Our Fa'side Friday cafe, at the Volunteer Centre, Tranent, is temporarily moving from 19th September - 31st October, to ...
18/09/2025

Our Fa'side Friday cafe, at the Volunteer Centre, Tranent, is temporarily moving from 19th September - 31st October, to the George Johnston Library. Please see below for more information.

Reminder:  Monday 15th September is a bank holiday.  This means that the Esk Centre, No11 and our contact Service will b...
11/09/2025

Reminder: Monday 15th September is a bank holiday. This means that the Esk Centre, No11 and our contact Service will be closed. All will reopen as normal on Tuesday 16th September.

MELD is recruiting - please see below for details.Are you looking for a satisfying role in a recovery focused organizati...
05/09/2025

MELD is recruiting - please see below for details.

Are you looking for a satisfying role in a recovery focused organization which offers a competitive Salary Structure and an Incremental Scale? Do you want to work in a positive environment and be part of a dynamic and vibrant team? MELD offers a range of benefits including professional supervision, development and training and a generous annual leave allowance, plus your birthday off.

We are looking for people who are committed to providing high quality services for individuals with substance use issues, who can work effectively as part of a dynamic team and in partnership with statutory services.

Currently seeking
- Recovery Workers (Full or Part-Time)
- East Lothian GP Peer Support Worker (Full-Time)
- Starfish Cafe Worker (Part-Time)

The following Open Sessions are being held, for information about MELD and what it's like working with us.

Starfish Cafe, Loretto Church Hall, Newbigging, Musselburgh - Wednesday 24/09/25 12 noon – 2pm
Horizons Cafe, Dalkeith Baptist Church, 8 North Wynd, Dalkeith - Friday 26/09/25 12 noon – 2pm
No11, 11 St Andrew Street, Dalkeith - Monday 22/09/25 5pm – 7pm
Esk Centre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh - Tuesday 23/09/25 5pm – 7pm

Come along to a session for an informal chat and access to paper copies of the application packs, or visit our website to download them, at www.meld-drugs.org.uk/job-vacancies

Alternatively, send us a message, email office@meld-drugs.org.uk or contact the office on 0131 446 4833 to enquire.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please see the below update for Starfish.  We will update you with any further changes.
03/09/2025

Please see the below update for Starfish. We will update you with any further changes.

Address

The Esk Centre, Ladywell Way
Musselburgh
EH216AB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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