We all have a pain system that’s designed to protect us. Think of it like an alarm system that’s looking out for anything that might cause us harm or damage. Our pain system is made up of nerves that carry messages between the body and the brain. Not all pain is the same, however. Pain can be acute or chronic.
Our research integrates clinical and laboratory research with the aim of innovating and trialling new treatments for Parkinson’s and related conditions. We are committed to involving people in research and are dependent upon people volunteering their time to help us. Join Our Research RegisterIf you wish to join our secure register of people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s, who
Removing and replacing your artificial eye will eventually become second nature to you. At first the thought might seem daunting and some people are concerned that they will not be able to get their artificial eye out – or if they do – they will not be able to get it back in again. The key is
Find out more about the Maternity Voices Partnership What is the Lothian Maternity Voices Partnership? The MVP is a unique collaborative forum where the families who access maternity and neonatal services and the people who work for NHS Lothian get together to review these services. The charities and organisations that support families are also represented. Through open
Cystic fibrosis is no longer a condition that only affects children. Patients are living longer and there are now more adults than children living with cystic fibrosis. The CF Team tries to ensure that treatment fits in with the patient’s lifestyle to allow them to balance the demands of their treatments against work, relationships and
This booklet will tell you more about stress, and help you to see if stress is a problem for you. It makes simple suggestions about how to manage stress and what other help maybe available.
Dealing with uncertainty is an unavoidable part of daily life. Because we can’t see the future, we can never be certain about what exactly is going to happen day to day. Research has found that people vary in their ability to tolerate uncertainty. That is, some people are okay with having a lot of uncertainty in their lives, and other people cannot stand even a small amount of uncertainty.
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.
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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Information on Dentists, GPs, Opticians, Pharmacies and an A-Z of healthcare services provided by NHS Lothian.
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Details of our NHS Board, strategies, accounts, planning, key documents and Freedom of Information requests.
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Information for our Staff including Staff Benefits, Staff Networks, Staff Support and Professional Education sites.
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