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Care Concerns

The following links will take you to answers to questions that you may have: I am struggling to manage at home I am a carer and need more support My care team did not arrive? My carer is unwell and can’t support me at present. What do I do? Where can I get information about

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Children’s Services is part of NHS Lothian and describes the different departments and services that care for children and young people from birth, up to around their 18th birthday. NHS Lothian covers the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian and Midlothian. Some of our specialisms are national services meaning that patients and families can

Executive Medicals

This involves a total of an hour with our doctors and nurses where measurements of general health are taken and the individual is able to discuss any problems or questions they have with a medical professional. This can be an invaluable source of information and advice on any health issues that may affect them. This

Further Support

For some, the videos and resources on these pages may be exactly what they need. For others, they might need more support. There may be symptoms you are experiencing that we do not cover here, such as breathlessness, and we would encourage you to speak to your GP if this is the case.  If you

Coming to hospital

Coming to hospital or clinic for an appointment or a procedure can be stressful.  As a team we can help you with any concerns you or your child have in relation to your hospital visit, and can answer any questions about what will happen in advance or arrange a familiarisation visit. We would recommend downloading

“Is surgery normally successful?”

This is the most important question we are most often asked. We speak to you before and after the operation to check you are personally happy. We want to fulfil our duty to you in the Patients Rights (Scotland) Act 2011. There is a Charter of Patients Rights and Responsibilities to go with the most recent published 27/06/2019.

Digital Revascularisation Manual

The Digital Revascularisation Heart Manual Expanding upon the Birmingham Rehabilitation Uptake Maximisation Study (BRUM) ​randomised controlled trial and success of the Heart Manual Revascularisation edition, the latest development of this programme is now available in digital format. Designed to be initiated within the first week of a revascularisation procedure at a time when many patients

Eating and Drinking Issues

The following links will take you to answers to questions that you may have: I’m coughing and choking more when I eat or drink  I’m not eating as much as before and am worried I am losing weight I’m struggling to cook for myself Can I boost my immune system through specific foods and/or supplements? Can I

Pregnancy and rheumatic disease medications

In this leaflet ( link below) we have tried to address all your questions regarding pregnancy and rheumatology medications. Pregnancy_DMARDs_and_Biologic_Therapies Final Jan 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Mental Health When living with a chronic disease it can be easy to prioritise your physical symptoms. However it is important to recognise the mental challenges that come with having a chronic illness.  Your IBD team is here to support you throughout this and if you are struggling you should contact your IBD team who

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