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The South East Scotland Breast Screening Service is part of the National Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP). We offer screening to around 71,500 women each year from Edinburgh, the Lothians, Borders, Fife, and Forth Valley. We provide a free breast screening service for women aged between 50 to 70, resident in our area. In Scotland, only women between the ages of

The Heart Manual Programme (NHS Lothian) The Heart Manual Department (NHS Lothian) provides the UK’s leading home based supported self management programme for individuals recovering from acute Myocardial Infarction and/or Revascularisation. Since its implementation, many published studies have accumulated evidence​ on its effectiveness. The Heart Manual is the most widely investigated, validated and recommended programme

Most midwifery teams offer in person antenatal classes. Check with your midwife to find out what is available in your area. For more information, contact your locality midwife. 

We use English when discussing your health or sharing information about our services. If you need this information in another language or format let your medical professional know and we will provide it for free. To access our services, please see our home page.

Physiotherapy Out-Patient Department380 Calder RoadEdinburghEH11 4AUTelephone: 0131 536 1060 Parking Facilities: Yes – Free Car parking in front of building  Disability/Wheelchair Access: Yes Disabled toilet facilities: Yes Stairs/Lift availability: Lift and stairs available – Department on Basement level Loop system availability: No Braille sign availability: No Translation Services available if prior notice given

There are a number of free on-line resources available. The resources can be used for individual professional development or as teaching aids. Some of the video clips may not be accessible from NHS computers e.g YouTube Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief Alliance has produced a set of resources for members who want to work

Sleep Sleep Action, formally known as Sleep Scotland is the UK’s oldest sleep charity. Established in 1998, they have supported thousands of people to have healthy sleep. They are the leading provider of sleep support, training and resources in the UK. They support children, young people and their families to have healthy sleep by providing

If you are having difficulties accessing the foods you require in order to maintain your wellbeing speak to the dietitian who normally looks after you who may be able to help you with this. They can possibly provide a letter that you can take to the supermarket which explains your requirement for particular foods.