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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

Guidance form for Employees to Referrals

WHY HAVE YOU BEEN REFERRED TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH? Your employer may reasonably require advice about the health of their staff in relation to their work in a variety of circumstances e.g.: Long term sickness absence; frequent short term absence where health may be affecting work performance or work capacity; where a work process may be

Podiatry

Who are we? The podiatry team is made up of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants and Admin staff who are responsible for delivering podiatry services across Lothian.  All our Podiatrists are registered by the Health and Care Professions council (HCPC). We aim to help you to: What do we do? Podiatrists assess, diagnose and treat people with foot,

Psychology

Living with appearance-related differences and thinking about surgery can be daunting. The Ear Reconstruction Service has a Clinical Psychologist to help with some of the issues that can arise. What is a Clinical Psychologist? A Clinical Psychologist is a clinician who specialises in mental health. This means working with people to help them understand 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

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

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