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The South East Scotland Cytogenetic Service provides testing for both constitutional and acquired cytogenetic changes. Details of specimens required for differents test can be found below, and in the informations for each subsection. Specimen requirement overview Constitutional Acquired Cytogenomic testing (FISH, Microarray, qfPCR) is available in each of the above sections Sample Type Urgent Non

NOTE: All physical Stress Control classes have been suspended for the foreseeable future. Relaxation Download Learning to use Progressive Relaxation The relaxation CD can be downloaded from the following website: http://wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk/audio-resources/ “Learning to use Progressive Relaxation” can be found in the Anxiety section. Helpful Websites www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk (self-help materials) wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk  (for further self-help) www.moodcafe.co.uk (self-help anxiety and depression) www.edspace.org.uk (provides

The schedule for the lab’s tests accredited by UKAS can be found at: UKAS 8413 schedule. See the list of DNA tests provided by the Edinburgh Lab.

Screening in pregnancy involves simple tests to find out if you or your baby have any health problems. Click here to see information from NHS Inform about pregnancy screening tests.

Learning Disability Services are provided by a wide range of professionals across Lothian in the community and in hospitals. Please select the links for specific contact details: Community Learning Disability Team Hospital Liaison Service Specialist Learning Disability Services

The Learning Disability Liaison Nurse can assist with: Patient Risk Assessment This assessment should be completed for all patients with a Learning Disability and / or Cognitive Impairment on admission or transfer to each clinical area. The assessment provides a baseline of risk, needs and controls which will help to inform current documentation and care

Deciding where you want to give birth to your baby is an important decision. Clinical safety is a significant factor when choosing where to give birth but we know you also value feeling comfortable, safe and in control. All of these factors can have a beneficial impact on your labour. Learn more about your options

PGT is a specialised treatment designed for couples who are at risk of having a child with a specific genetic condition or chromosomal disorder. It involves the use of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to create embryos and then genetic testing of good quality embryos (by removing a small biopsy sample) to try and identify low risk

Learn Tell me more Self-Assess Tools for self-assessing Do you feel tired all the time? Everyone feels tired from time to time, but for some people the tiredness never goes away and this stops them from getting on with their life. People can feel both physically and mentally “drained of energy”. Sometimes this is called

Many of the individual areas that we are thinking of highlighting as potential areas of difficulty often come down to a combination of difficulties in communication and around emotional regulation. When people may no longer be able to do this independently and need support, often musical in nature to assist with this- e.g., to provide