The SLTU has produced an information handbook for patients coming to the Transplant Unit for assessment for liver transplant. The following pages are adapted from this handbook covering the main aspects of liver transplantation at the SLTU. It has been specifically written for patients and their families. Download the Liver Transplant – Your questions answered
Please refer to our frequently asked questions where we have tried to answer most queries, before contacting us. Our telephone advice line number is extremely busy. To help us ensure we address your question, please direct your call to the most appropriate service. All messages will be recorded. Please leave your name, date of birth and a
The primary care pharmacy team have prepared the following training materials for Care Home staff to access, in order to help with medicines management training in Care Homes. The following three types of training material have been provided: Baseline Training This training material includes a narrated presentation and an accompanying workbook. The training covers: This
Who are we? The Oral Health Improvement Team covers 5 portfolios from birth right through to care of the elderly. The Caring for Smiles Team is the portfolio dedicated to the oral health needs of an older person. The team has 4 Dental Health Support Workers who look after approximately 26 care homes each geographically spread Pan
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
Referral Email: Parkinsons.nursespec@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk RefHelp links Parkinsons (MoE) – RefHelp (nhslothian.scot) Parkinson’s – RefHelp (nhslothian.scot) Guidelines Anticipatory Care Planning There are some very useful resources created locally that can guide professionals on anticipatory care planning. This covers help with identifying patients where care planning might be relevant, and ways to improve discussions and communication around these issues.
If you read a piece in the media recently, you might have some questions about homebirth care in Lothian and what this might mean for you. The piece talked about changes to the structure of our Home Birth team and in particular how workforce challenges mean that we are currently unable to continue providing a
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