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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

BPPV is a common type of dizziness where people suffer short episodes of vertigo triggered by particular head movements. The vertigo typically lasts for 2-20 seconds. Common triggers include turning over in bed, getting out of bed or tilting the head to look up. Sometimes the vertigo is accompanied by a feeling of nausea. What

Fertility Preservation: Sperm Freezing

Cryopreservation is the freezing of cells or tissues in order to preserve them for future use. Sperm freezing may be considered for certain medical conditions that require treatment that is likely to cause premature infertility (eg. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, drug/hormone therapy). Sperm cryopreservation may also be recommended for patients undergoing fertility treatment if there is difficultly

Strategic Plan for Nursing & Midwifery (2023-2028)

Connecting our Communities, Realising our Ambitions Reimagining Nursing and Midwifery for NHS Lothian Connecting our Communities, Realising our Ambitions: Reimagining Nursing and Midwifery for NHS Lothian is the strategic plan that sets out a vision and five key ambitions for the next five years. It describes the key deliverables necessary to build the foundations which

Future Care Planning (formerly Anticipatory Care Planning)

What is Future Care Planning? Future Care Planning means thinking and planning ahead and understanding what is happening with your health and care. Why put a plan in place?  No one knows when their health and care may change. Planning ahead can help people to have more control and choice over their care and support.

Maternity Services COVID-19 Information

Please see here for COVID-19 pregnancy and newborn information in alternative languages. We understand how much of an anxious time this will be for all expectant parents and their families, and want to assure you that we are doing everything possible to ensure that we can continue to provide safe and person-centred care.  Our maternity services are

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