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Feedback Questionnaire

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.

Specialist Weight Management Support

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

Patient Information Letters

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

Other Resources

Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources in the Midlothian Community Midspace – Midlothian’s online source of mental health and wellbeing information https://midspace.co.uk/ Health in Mind – Support services to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in Midlothian https://www.health-in-mind.org.uk/services/d1/?filter1=midlothian Anxiety Below, you can find links 3 videos talking about anxiety, using the cognitive behavioural therapy model. These videos have not been produced by

East Lothian Psychological Therapy Service

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

Digital Post MI Manual

The Digital Post MI Heart Manual Specifically designed to maintain the fundamental architecture of the HM programme, the digital adaptation of the Heart Manual Post MI edition offers patients this highly evidenced cardiac rehabilitation programme, questions and answers audio and relaxation resource online. When evaluated, healthcare practitioners and patient representatives rated the usability of the

Patient and Carer Information

The following links will direct you to useful information and resources for both stroke patients and their carers Stroke4Carers.org – an e-learning resource offering a set of topics which will provide online advice, support and information for informal carers. Scottish Stroke Care Audit – Information for families and carers  Scottish Stroke Care Audit Patient Information Leaflet – Provides useful information

Resources to Support your Condition

You may find the resources below helpful to support your condition but the information contained must not be regarded as specific advice. Online Exercise Options Edinburgh Leisure Thistle Foundation Later Life Training Community Exercise Options in Edinburgh* ​Edinburgh Leisure Paths For All (walking for health) *Your physio or GP may also be able to refer

Staying in Hospital: NHS Lothian Postnatal Wards – FAQs & Top tips from parents

If I give birth in hospital, when can I go home? You can go home as soon as you feel able and as long as there are no concerns with either you or your baby. We would usually suggest six hours after the birth if all is well. What if I need to stay in longer? We

Foot and Ankle

NHS Inform is a service for Scotland offering reliable, quality assured information that has enhanced features and digital tools to allow you to tailor the information, making it more personal to you. Finding the right health and care information can make a real difference to how you manage your wellbeing.  NHS Inform (www.nhsinform.scot) is Scotland’s dedicated resource offering up-to-date

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The main section for NHS Lothian. Includes information on hospitals and locations, what to do in emergencies, our waiting times, your rights, immunisations and how to volunteer.
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NHS Lothian News and Media

News & Media

The News section for NHS Lothian. Latest news and updates for patients and the media, plus pages celebrating our annual staff awards 'Celebrating Success'.
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NHS Lothian Our Services

Our Services

Information on Dentists, GPs, Opticians, Pharmacies and an A-Z of healthcare services provided by NHS Lothian.
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Our Organisation

Details of our NHS Board, strategies, accounts, planning, key documents and Freedom of Information requests.
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NHS Lothian Policy Online

Policy Online

The repository for all NHS Lothian policies, procedures, guidelines, forms, charts, and patient information leaflets.
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Staff

Information for our Staff including Staff Benefits, Staff Networks, Staff Support and Professional Education sites.
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Apps

Standalone NHS Lothian websites, including Online Payments and RefHelp: instant access to referral guidelines for GPs and clinicians.
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NHS Lothian Careers

Careers

NHS Lothian offers a huge range of career prospects and a wide range of job, training and development opportunities.
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