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,
Originating in 1948, we are the longest established Artificial Eye service in Scotland. Operating from our base in Edinburgh, the department is staffed by a full-time Ocularist with over twenty-five years experience. Clinics are held in Edinburgh, Inverness, Orkney & Shetland. Losing an Eye The prospect of having an eye removed is one that no-one
Louise Taylor, Heart Manual LeadTel No: 0131 537 9147 | Email: Louise.Taylor@nhs.scot Louise Taylor, Departmental Lead, is an RGN with extensive experience in cardiovascular care and education, ranging from preventative research to cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation. With responsibility for this self funding service within NHS Lothian, Louise works with a team of highly skilled clinicians
Introduction Since its inception in 2001 the Scottish National Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (TAAA) Service is located in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian. The aim and purpose of the Service is to provide comprehensive and effective care for patients in Scotland requiring assessment and treatment for disease of the aortic arch, thoracic, thoraco-abdominal or
Giving birth is one of the most important moments in your family’s journey together. You may not have considered writing down what you want for labour and birth (often called: making a birth plan), but it is a great way to start a conversation with your birth partner, midwife and doctor (obstetrician) about what matters
Some people increase their use of alcohol or substances following a trauma. This is often an attempt to block out painful memories, thoughts or feelings related to the trauma.
Smoking and pregnancy Smoking during pregnancy is harmful to both mother and baby. The choices you make when you are pregnant affect your baby’s health as well as yours. Now you’re pregnant, there has never been a better time to stop smoking. The earlier you stop smoking in your pregnancy, the better. There’s no safe
The Neuropsychology team at DCN (Department of Clinical Neurosciences) is made up of a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists working under supervision. To find out more see the DCN Neuropsychology service pages. Dr David Gillespie David is a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist and clinical lead for the acute Neuropsychology service based in DCN
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
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