The MS Trust has a very useful online guide to fatigue and strategies to help. The section on ‘Using Energy Effectively’ is relevant to people with other conditions who are fatigued.
No matter what type of anxiety problem you are struggling with, it is important that you understand certain facts about anxiety. Here you can download a PDF guide from Anxiety Canada.
Pressure Ulcer Prevention Resources National Guidelines Local Guidelines Here is a helpful external website which has animated modules on wound healing that can be accessed by anyone: https://www.mymicroworld.online/ For more information and how to refer to TVN see the links below:Tissue Viability Information & ReferralsEast Region Formulary for Wound Management
A programme which helps children, young people and families to make small, sustainable lifestyle changes The programme includes: These sessions are currently provided online or face to face by our specialist weight management dietitians. Psychology support We understand that physical and emotional wellbeing are connected, therefore it may be helpful for our families to work
Please go to the NHS Inform websitehttps://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19 There is a self help guide which allows you to check your symptoms and get appropriate advice You can also ring NHS 24 on 111 if you can’t get online for advice, or if your symptoms worsen. In an emergency phone 999 If you are in the High
The Psychological Therapy Service have developed resources below which outline the array of mental health and wellbeing services available in East Lothian. Self-Referral Services – East Lothian Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources Services Requiring Referral – East Lothian Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources The Wellbeing Resource Hub
Your feedback is important to us and we are in the process of creating patient feedback surveys. These will be posted online shortly. In the meantime, please telephone or write to our Neuropsychology departments to leave feedback about our services.
A programme which helps you to make small, sustainable lifestyle changes to better manage your weight. The programme includes: These sessions are currently provided online by our specialist weight management dietitians and assistant practitioners, with face to face options available if needed. As part of this programme we also provide: Psychology support At initial assessment
As part of the appointment letter, you may have received a paper copy of a patient information letter. Many of these are also available online available to look at on a phone or computer, or to print out another copy. These can be found at the NHS Lothian Patient Information page and by searching for your scan
Following Covid19 lots of people notice an exacerbation of longstanding pain. New pain also seems to be a common post-Covid difficulty. This session will focus on: Resources to accompany this video – Pacing for pain handout: https://services.nhslothian.scot/lcps/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/08/2.-Managing-Activity.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikUzvSph7Z4 – Taming the Beast Lorimer Moseley or further support and resources, Click Here.
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