The advice on this page does not replace a medical opinion. Do not try the exercises if you do not feel safe. Discuss your needs with a health professional if you have any concerns. NHS Inform – Foot and Ankle Exercises The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy – Ankle Pain Versus Arthritis – Ankle Sprains Acute Calf Strain.pdf
If you, or someone you know, needs urgent mental health support phone NHS 24 on 111 anytime day or night and select the Mental Health option to access mental health advice and guidance. There are a range of online and telephone mental health and wellbeing services that provide free support on a range of conditions such
We know this is a time of concern for you and we have put together a list of some frequently asked questions. We hope this is helpful, however if you cannot find the information you require please get in touch with your midwife. 1. Care During Your Pregnancy What antenatal classes or education is available?Please
Outbreak Information, Guidance and Education This page provides information and guidance to help prepare for, and support people, with common illnesses which can be linked to outbreaks. You will find information on prevention, testing and control of illnesses, including, respiratory and gastrointestinal infections and scabies. Some of these illnessess tend to happen during the Winter
Stop Smoking Support Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health. It’s never too late to stop smoking, your health will improve soon after you quit. NHS Inform has advice to support you every step of the way – from getting ready to stop, making a
The term quality improvement (QI) may sound a little intimidating but this page aims to dispel that feeling by giving you a basic introduction to quality improvement so you can understand more about it and what it involves. The page has been created by NHS Lothians Quality Improvement Team for Care Homes and Primary Care
The Bladder and Bowel Nursing Team offer the following training sessions. Care Home staffs are welcome to access these sessions in order to help them with assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of bladder and bowel dysfunction. Training Sessions How to book a delegate onto a bladder and bowel training session: Please send an email to loth.bbntraining@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk with
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