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About My Test

About My Test What will happen during your appointment and what to do if you need to change your appointment. How Will I Know about My Appointment? About My Test Making Changes to Your Appointment Why is Screening Important? Cervical Screening Understanding My Results

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

Guidance, Legislation and Frameworks

This page provides guidance, legislation and frameworks where a team or topic do not have this on their page. Contribute to Legislation and Guidance July 2023 – Meaningful Connection, Self-Evaluation Tool The Care Inspectorate have launched a self-evaluation tool, which adult and older people’s Care Homes can use to help assess how they are doing

Trauma Training Courses

​Please find a summary of trauma related training programmes that are currently available for staff.  If you currently work within the South East Trauma Network and are interested in attending one of the below courses please speak to your line manager about registration. HECTOR HECTOR began as the Heartlands Elderly Care Trauma and Ongoing Recovery

Mental Health

Royal Edinburgh & Associated Hospitals Dietetic Team Who are we? A team of dietitians and support workers based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital What do we do? We are an inpatient adult mental health team covering many locations across Lothian including: Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Liberton Hospital, Findlay House, Ferryfield House, Ellen’s Glen

Maternity Services

Welcome to NHS Lothian Maternity Services Each year, NHS Lothian provide care during pregnancy, birth and postnatally for around 8000 women, pregnant people and their babies. This website was designed in collaboration with parents to provide up-to-date information about your local maternity services in Edinburgh and the Lothians.  If you read a piece in the

General Practitioners (GPs)

For medical advice, treatment or prescriptions, you can contact your GP practice. GP practices are busy. If you have a minor illness, please think about whether you can manage it yourself with guidance from NHS Inform  or visit your local pharmacist first.  Your local GP practice can give you more information about which services they offer and

Visiting Surgeons

This service contributes to the training of spinal surgeons from the United Kingdom, Europe and the rest of the World. This type of training helps those who come to the Service and this Service learns from them. These surgeons have the title Spinal Fellows. Please use the Contact Us page if you are wishing to be considered

Coming to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for your operation

There may be lots of things to think about when you are asked to come to hospital for an operation. This webpage gives you clear information about the practical steps you need to take.It is very important that you follow the fasting instructions below. If you do not do this, your operation may be cancelled. How to

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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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