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Having your anaesthetic and operation

This webpage gives you information about having an anaesthetic for your operation. What is an anaesthetic? An anaesthetic stops you feeling pain or unpleasant sensations during your operation. There are different types of anaesthetic: Local anaesthetic An injection which numbs a small part of your body to stop you feeling pain. Regional anaesthetic An injection

Ear Reconstruction

Parents have reported that making decisions about their child’s treatment for microtia, including whether and how to construct an ear shape, can be difficult and stressful. This page is designed to help parents/carers who are in this situation.  It aims to provide information about surgical options, advice on how to support your child’s decision-making, and

Lothian Public Health Survey 2023

The Lothian Public Health Survey 2023 is a major research study commissioned by NHS Lothian and the University of Edinburgh and is crucial to obtaining an accurate picture of the health and wellbeing of East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian and City of Edinburgh residents. A random sample of Lothian adult residents has been invited to

Balance

Common Causes of Dizziness and Imbalance There are a number of potential causes of dizziness and imbalance. The most common causes of related to the inner ear are: Benign Paroxsymal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Labyrinthitis and Vestibular Neuronitis Migraine Meniere’s Disease There are also a number of causes that are not related to inner ear problems

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NHS Lothian

The main section for NHS Lothian. Includes information on hospitals and locations, what to do in emergencies, our waiting times, your rights, immunisations and how to volunteer.
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NHS Lothian News and Media

News & Media

The News section for NHS Lothian. Latest news and updates for patients and the media, plus pages celebrating our annual staff awards 'Celebrating Success'.
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NHS Lothian Our Services

Our Services

Information on Dentists, GPs, Opticians, Pharmacies and an A-Z of healthcare services provided by NHS Lothian.
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Our Organisation

Details of our NHS Board, strategies, accounts, planning, key documents and Freedom of Information requests.
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NHS Lothian Policy Online

Policy Online

The repository for all NHS Lothian policies, procedures, guidelines, forms, charts, and patient information leaflets.
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NHS Lothian Staff

Staff

Information for our Staff including Staff Benefits, Staff Networks, Staff Support and Professional Education sites.
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NHS Lothian Apps

Apps

Standalone NHS Lothian websites, including Online Payments and RefHelp: instant access to referral guidelines for GPs and clinicians.
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NHS Lothian Careers

Careers

NHS Lothian offers a huge range of career prospects and a wide range of job, training and development opportunities.
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