Before your child starts school, they will be offered an eye test as part of the pre-school orthoptic vision screening or See4school programme. This free eye test is undertaken by orthoptists who are eye professionals who are trained to test for and treat eyesight problems in young children. This early detection of eye problems, which
Things to Help Information related to Breast Screening. Leaflets & Instructions Downloadable Step by Step Guide Make time for breast screening Easy Read Leaflet How to Try to Not Get Cancer – Cancer Research UKEasy Read Leaflet Breast Care for WomenMacmillan Easy Read Leaflet Touch Look Check – Breast Cancer Now Infographic My Health Tracker
The Postnatal Cytogenetic Section performs constitutional chromosome analysis and microarray analysis on venous blood samples. Referral Indications Microarray Studies G-Banded Chromosome (karyotyping) Studies Other Referral forms can be downloaded. Note: Referring clinicians are requested to comply with NHS Lothian policy on Mandatory Data Sets: Failure to do so will result in delays in processing or rejection of
While your baby is in the neonatal unit, we have strict procedures for storing and giving expressed breast milk. Fresh milk (that is milk that has never been frozen) can be stored in a fridge for 48 hours after being expressed. If you are expressing more milk than your baby requires, it can be frozen; this
Contact Information Stephen HarrisOcularistThe Artificial Eye ClinicThe Princess Alexandra Eye PavilionChalmers StreetEdinburghEH3 9HA Telephone (0131) 536 3764 Referrals Referrals and enquiries are welcomed from the North of Scotland, Scottish Islands, South East of Scotland, Lothian and the Scottish Borders. All prostheses are issued under the NHS and supplied free of charge to all patients.
Physiotherapy Out-Patient Department132 Mountcastle Drive SouthEdinburghEH15 3LLTel: 0131 536 1060 Parking Facilities: Free car parkDisability/Wheelchair Access: YesDisabled toilet facilities: YesStairs/Lift availability: N/A – Clinic is on ground levelLoop system availability: NoBraille sign availability: NoTranslation Services available if prior notice given
Aim and Objectives Resources and related materials for The Manual for Mealtimes You can view and download the “Manual for Mealtimes: supporting residents with eating and drinking”. It includes information on how and when to refer to Speech and Language Therapy You can view a A Vimeo video on Manual for Mealtimes The Manual for
Bladder & Bowel ERIC is the national charity dedicated to improving children’s bowel and bladder health. Their mission is to reduce the impact of continence problems on children and their families. Free Helpline 0808 169 9949 Mon to Thur, 10am – 2pm Toilet Avoiders Constipation Advice Potty Prompt Cards Sensory Needs & Toileting Toddler Diarrhoea
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