Excessive use of vibrating tools can lead to a variety of conditions in the hands and arms, generically described as HAVS – Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome. HAVS can be painful and cannot be cured, it can however be prevented. The Health & Safety Executive recommends that employees exposed to the use of vibrating tools are
If you feel tense a lot of the time, you can try learning some relaxation skills, as these should be helpful.
Who are we? The Bladder and Bowel Nursing Team are a small team of nurses who have specialist knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of adult bladder and bowel dysfunction. How can you support care home residents? All care home residents identified as having a new or worsening bladder and/or bowel dysfunction should have initial
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
1. Can I change or cancel my screening appointment? Yes, please call us on 0131 537 7400 or email us at ses.breastscreening@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk to change or cancel your appointment, this way we can offer your appointment time to someone else. 2. When will I receive my screening invite? Once every three years your GP practice will
This is a video from The Social by BBC Scotland. Caragh shares her experiences and gives examples of exercises that help her manage anxiety and panic attacks.
Pain is a normal part of life and doesn’t always mean that something is wrong. Think of pain as an alarm system inside you, looking out for any danger that might cause you harm. Sometimes this alarm system can react in a way that’s not proportionate to the danger it detects.
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
We all know what it feels like to feel stressed, but it’s not easy to pin down exactly what stress means.
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.
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