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Reflective Practice & Portfolio of Learning

Reflective practice is a key part of any role within the care sector, as it is through reflective practice that we can develop our skills and knowledge whilst applying to practice.Reflective Practice is one form of Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) which is a requirement of registration with the SSSC and adherence with the SSSC Code

Ways to Help Manage Your Emotions

There are lots of things you can do to help manage your emotions. Here are some handy tips and resources that may help if you are struggling in this area.

Loss After 24 Weeks

Please know that we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. The loss of a baby is a shocking and devastating experience for parents, and it can affect you and your family in ways you don’t expect.   The important thing to know is that

Older Personā€™s Rehabilitation and Assessment Unit

Who we are?  What we do? OPRA is a purpose built unit for assessing the needs of older people within the community of North East Edinburgh.   The service is open to those aged 65 or older who require a combination of Medical, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment. Where are we based? On

Daylight

Daylight is your expert guide through worry and anxiety, whenever and wherever you need it.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Strategies National Autistic SocietyUK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families Scottish Autism – ‘Right Click’Scottish Autism’s Right Click online training programme offers information and support for parents of young children and teenagers with autism. Right Click training runs several times throughout the year with each programme running for 5 weeks. Autism InitiativesProvides services tailored

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

Your Mental Health & Wellbeing

If you or your partner are feeling mentally unwell, you don’t need to go through these problems on your own. Don’t be afraid to open up about how you are feeling as pregnancy is an emotional time and it is good to talk. You are not alone.  Your mental health is as important as your physical health and

Sleepio

Sleepio is a 6 week online program designed by sleep experts and based on cognitive and behavioural techniques.

Infection – Antimicrobial Stewardship (including Antibiotics)

Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Antimicrobials can speed up your recovery if you have an infection and can save your life if you have a serious infection. However, overuse of antimicrobials can lead to antimicrobial resistance – infections with bugs that cannot be treated effectively with antimicrobials. Antimicrobial stewardship is about avoiding unnecessary use of antimicrobials and

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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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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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