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Edinburgh

Find up to date information on the support and activities available for families across Edinburgh at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/supportforfamilies. If you need help finding support for you or your child, please email: supportingparentsandcarers@edinburgh.gov.uk  Please click the links for top tips for developing good mental health and emotional wellbeing for Children and Young People, Parents, and for Schools. Edinburgh Community Resources ​ Autism Initiatives Autism Initiatives provide

Other Sources of Information

Patient information leaflets produced by other organisations on various aspects of genetics and links to websites where leaflets are available: MacmillanLink to the website of Macmillan and their information about cancer support. Cystic Fibrosis TrustLink to the website of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. A number of leaflets are free to download including ‘Genetics‘ which covers

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

Healthcare information for visitors to Edinburgh and the Lothians

Every year, millions of people visit the Lothian region, drawn by the splendor of the festival city of Edinburgh and the surrounding towns, hills, countryside and coastline rich in natural beauty and history. The region – comprising Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian – is full of areas of exceptional natural beauty and sites

Useful links

Websites British Pain Concern– Helpful information section for patients with pain conditions, and details of various support groups, including guidance supported by available evidence on clinical and other pain matters.    Pain Concern– provides support for those with pain and their carers, and has factsheets and leaflets on different aspects of chronic pain and self-management.  It

Health and Wellbeing – Organisations & Charities

There are many organisations and charities in the Lothian region which provide a wide range of support to parents and families. Directories You can look for local organisations and how to access their support in the following directories: Directory of perinatal mental health support in Lothian: Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Third Sector Service Directory

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Our Services

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Policy Online

The repository for all NHS Lothian policies, procedures, guidelines, forms, charts, and patient information leaflets.
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Staff

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Careers

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