Induction of labour works by mimicking (copying) the natural process of labour. It can be broken down into 3 steps: IMPORTANT TO KNOW: It may take a few days for labour to start. Induction is a process with many steps but not everyone will have to go through all of the steps. Your labour may
Your visit to the Clinical Neuroscience Outpatient Department Information for patients and carers Department of Clinical Neurosciences50 Little France CrescentEdinburghEH16 4TJ 0131 536 1000 Welcome You have an appointment to be seen in the Outpatient Department (OPD7) at the new hospital building located on the Royal Infirmary Campus, Edinburgh. We know that coming to hospital
Our other unit is based at St. Johns Hospital in Livingston and is a Special Care Unit (SCU), West Lothian has around 200 admissions per year and has a maximum capacity of 10 cots which is split between Contact Us SCBU – St. Johns Hospital, Livingston Address Special Care Baby Unit Howden Road West Howden
Our experienced and friendly nurses and clinical support workers are trained to the highest standard and are dedicated to providing you with the best possible care and support during your treatment. Doctors Our team of doctors at the IVF Unit will be responsible for initial investigations and formulating a treatment plan based on your individual
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 self-help guide is intended for people with mild-to-moderate mental health issues.
Who to contact if you think you are in labour or your waters have broken If you think you are in labour or think your waters have gone, please call the hospital where you are booked to have your baby for advice. You will be asked for your details and a brief account of your
GENERAL HEALTH & WELLBEING Maintaining good health and wellbeing will help you to both prevent and manage many musculoskeletal (MSK) and other health problems. Here you will find advice and tools to help you look after yourself. Advice and tools from Scotlands quality assured resource offering up to date information to help you look after
Future Care Planning in Care Homes We have worked with Care Homes and GP Practices in Edinburgh to improve outcomes for care home residents through Future Care Planning. Here you can find guidance for having Future Care Planning discussions and tools for putting a plan in place together. At the end of March 2020 we
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