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Bracing – Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who should I contact if my brace is causing me problems?Contact your Orthotic Department right away to arrange an appointment. It is important that any problems are resolved quickly. 2. Who should I contact if my brace needs repaired? Contact your Orthotic Department right away to arrange a repair. You may not need to be present

Emotional well-being

It is natural for people to go through periods of feeling worried or low, irritated or tired. Being diagnosed and living with a neurological condition can be difficult. Coming to terms with such illnesses and adapting to the changes that may be required can be hard.  Some common emotional difficulties experienced by people living with a neurological condition include: Low mood or depression Worry

Avoiding Trauma Triggers

Avoiding things that relate to or remind you of a traumatic event is a common way of managing the impact of trauma.

Facilitator Training

Heart Manual (Post MI & Revascularisation) Facilitator Training Since 1992 more than 6,000 trainees have completed the Facilitator Training Course offered by the Heart Manual Department based at Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh. These facilitators have a crucial role in the delivery of our Heart Manual programmes. We offer comprehensive training delivered by a health psychologist

ENRICH (Enabling Research in Care Homes)

Further Information and Contact Details If you are a Care Home and wish to find out more about research in Care Homes, including how to take part in projects, please see ENRICH’s Information for Care Homes webpage. If you are a researcher and wish to find out more about how ENRICH could support you and

Loss After 24 Weeks

Please know that we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. The loss of a baby is a shocking and devastating experience for parents, and it can affect you and your family in ways you don’t expect.   The important thing to know is that

Mental Health Information Resources

Anxiety and Depression Mental wellbeing – Advice on dealing with low mood, anxiety, phobias, stress and where you can get help, NHS Inform, 2020 Audio Visual Jake, our fictional character, experiences feelings of anxiety and stress. This animation explains how these common emotions can develop and how they can affect our daily lives. We follow

Folic Acid

Your baby will benefit if you take folic acid supplements before you get pregnant and in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Currently, it’s recommended that you take a 400 microgramme (0.4milligramme/mg) folic acid tablet every day starting when you are trying to get pregnant and for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. However, for women who

For young people

Your school nurse is here to help you feel happy and healthy. They can help in lots of ways.   You might think the school nurse only gives jags , but school nursing is very different now.  One of the big changes is that they can help you if you are feeling worried or unhappy, as they understand that mental wellbeing is

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