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What is Depression?

Depression is more than just feeling down or being in a low mood.

Urgent Help

Emergency If you, or someone you know, is in crisis and in imminent danger of causing harm to themselves or others, call 999 immediately. Help Within 24 Hours Breathing Space For anyone experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety NHS 24 For urgent, out-of-hours physical & mental health advice Samaritans For anyone feeling low or suicidal

Information for Patients and Visitors

We hope the following information will be useful to both patients and visitors. It is our aim to reduce any anxiety that may be caused by an impending hospital admission by providing as much information as possible. Also included are documents prepared by the Unit for support of our patients and their relatives, these are

Sample requirements for DNA tests

Blood samples for Molecular Genetics tests Blood for molecular genetics DNA should be collected in potassium EDTA (KE) tubes. Send to the laboratory as soon as possible.   Before sending, store in a refrigerator.  (DO NOT FREEZE) Samples for DNA testing only should be sent directly to Molecular Genetics. Blood samples for Cytogenetic and Molecular Genetics tests

Quality Improvement and Standards Team for Care Homes & Primary Care Settings

Quality Improvement & Standards Team for Care Homes & Primary Care Settings Our aim is to support Care Homes and Primary Care Settings with Quality Improvement Projects. These may be generated by National Workstreams, Local Policy and Guidance, Best practice or Care Home specific projects.  Please contact us on the email address provided, if you

Increase Your Positive Activities

An exercise in helping you find a balance in life and actively putting those positive activities back into your life.

Tools to Help You Manage Your Worries

There are lots of things that can help you manage your worries.

COVID-19

COVID-19 continues to have a major impact on the NHS. COVID-19 has changed the way that patients are managed when they need an operation. These changes are intended to provide the best balance of risks and benefits for patients, healthcare staff, and the general public. Due to the ever changing nature of the situation the

Going home

Going home from hospital after surgery is a really positive step in your recovery. It means you can continue increasing the amount you are moving and start returning to normal activities. During your time in hospital you will have received excellent support from a whole range of professionals. For some people, going home may be

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The NHS Lothian website is comprised of multiple sections each with their own unique search engines. If you aren't finding what you're looking for, our other sections may hold the information you require.

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NHS Lothian

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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NHS Lothian Staff

Staff

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

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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