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Managing cognitive changes

Cognition involves a range of different thinking abilities, including those mentioned above, and many more. Sometimes a neurological condition can affect the way these thinking abilities work, causing difficulties in aspects of our lives. In the links to the left of the page/underneath you can find information about some of the different brain areas, thinking

VIDEO: Reframing Anxiety

This is a video from The Social by BBC Scotland. Esther De La Ford explains what anxiety is and how to manage it. She talks about ‘reframing anxiety’ to navigate it.

What is Grief? An Overview

Whatever the cause of your grief, there’s no right or wrong way to cope. It’s common to feel that you’re struggling more than you should be, or that you’re taking longer to heal than you should do.  However, there’s no timeline or deadline when you’re coping with loss.

Enabling Competency Assessment Across Health and Social Care in the Lothians.

Why Assess Competence? Depending on training and/or skill to be undertaken there may be a requirement for assessment of workers’ competency. Competency assessment promotes safe working practice and supports individuals to get the right care, at the right time, in the right place by appropriately trained and competent staff. Common training and skills that require

Dealing with Distress

This leaflet aims to suggest introductions to alternative, healthier ways of coping, but like with anything else in real life, it’s not easy or a quick fix – it has to be worked consistently hard at, and the only certainty is that it takes a lot of practice, practice, practice!

Microtia

Having a baby born with microtia and atresia or any associated visible difference can come as a shock and will no doubt have you looking for answers.  What is Microtia? Microtia (“small ear”) is a term used to describe an ear that is noticeably smaller than normal. The severity of this can range from one ear being a little smaller

Fertility Preservation: Sperm Freezing

Cryopreservation is the freezing of cells or tissues in order to preserve them for future use. Sperm freezing may be considered for certain medical conditions that require treatment that is likely to cause premature infertility (eg. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, drug/hormone therapy). Sperm cryopreservation may also be recommended for patients undergoing fertility treatment if there is difficultly

Online Resources

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 Visit HappyMaps, an online source of mental health and wellbeing information, providing reliable resources and information, recommended by parents and professionals. Reaching Out ChildlineChat to a Childline counsellor online or

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NHS Lothian

The main section for NHS Lothian. Includes information on hospitals and locations, what to do in emergencies, our waiting times, your rights, immunisations and how to volunteer.
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NHS Lothian News and Media

News & Media

The News section for NHS Lothian. Latest news and updates for patients and the media, plus pages celebrating our annual staff awards 'Celebrating Success'.
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NHS Lothian Our Services

Our Services

Information on Dentists, GPs, Opticians, Pharmacies and an A-Z of healthcare services provided by NHS Lothian.
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Our Organisation

Details of our NHS Board, strategies, accounts, planning, key documents and Freedom of Information requests.
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NHS Lothian Policy Online

Policy Online

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

Staff

Information for our Staff including Staff Benefits, Staff Networks, Staff Support and Professional Education sites.
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NHS Lothian Apps

Apps

Standalone NHS Lothian websites, including Online Payments and RefHelp: instant access to referral guidelines for GPs and clinicians.
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NHS Lothian Careers

Careers

NHS Lothian offers a huge range of career prospects and a wide range of job, training and development opportunities.
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