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Appearance Issues

This page describes the most common problems we see relating to the appearance of the outer ear in children. Most problems occur from birth either as isolated deformities or as part of a broader range of issues. If some of these deformities appear together then they are often given a collective name to make diagnosis and discussion easier.

Extra Help – Breast Screening

Extra Help Extra Help relating to Breast Screening. Breast Screening If you live in Lothian, for screening enquiries please contact Ardmillan House Reception:Phone:  0131 537 7400(available 9am-4pm Monday to Friday) Learning Disability Support Services For people with a learning disability who need support to attend an outpatient appointment in one of the hospitals (Royal Infirmary

ENRICH (Enabling Research in Care Homes)

Further Information and Contact Details If you are a Care Home and wish to find out more about research in Care Homes, including how to take part in projects, please see ENRICH’s Information for Care Homes webpage. If you are a researcher and wish to find out more about how ENRICH could support you and

Panic Guide

A self help guide for Panic. Produced by NHS Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear.

Folic Acid

Your baby will benefit if you take folic acid supplements before you get pregnant and in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Currently, it’s recommended that you take a 400 microgramme (0.4milligramme/mg) folic acid tablet every day starting when you are trying to get pregnant and for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. However, for women who

Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)

PGT is a specialised treatment designed for couples who are at risk of having a child with a specific genetic condition or chromosomal disorder. It involves the use of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to create embryos and then genetic testing of good quality embryos (by removing a small biopsy sample) to try and identify low risk

Resources to Support your Condition

You may find the resources below helpful to support your condition but the information contained must not be regarded as specific advice. Online Exercise Options Edinburgh Leisure Thistle Foundation Later Life Training Community Exercise Options in Edinburgh* ​Edinburgh Leisure Paths For All (walking for health) *Your physio or GP may also be able to refer

Digital Revascularisation Manual

The Digital Revascularisation Heart Manual Expanding upon the Birmingham Rehabilitation Uptake Maximisation Study (BRUM) ​randomised controlled trial and success of the Heart Manual Revascularisation edition, the latest development of this programme is now available in digital format. Designed to be initiated within the first week of a revascularisation procedure at a time when many patients

Audiology – Sensory Impairment eLearning

The following evidence confirms staff will frequently be caring for people with a sensory impairment. This means your staff will frequently be caring for people with a sensory impairment and it is therefore important they have training and knowledge on related issues. Sensory Impairment eLearning for Care Home Staff As part of the implementation of

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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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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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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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Information for our Staff including Staff Benefits, Staff Networks, Staff Support and Professional Education sites.
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Careers

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