My Important Health Information My Important Health Information (MIHI) is a support tool for people with a learning disability, their parents, carers and support staff to improve their health experiences by sharing essential, helpful health information with health staff when needed. NHS Lothian endorses the use of this document as an example of good practice.
This service contributes to the training of spinal surgeons from the United Kingdom, Europe and the rest of the World. This type of training helps those who come to the Service and this Service learns from them. These surgeons have the title Spinal Fellows. Please use the Contact Us page if you are wishing to be considered
NHS Lothian offers you support in delivering your baby at home. Being in familiar surroundings, where you may feel more relaxed, can help some women to cope better with labour and birth. You would be supported through labour and birth by a midwife. Midwives can provide care in your home. If the midwife is concerned
The Bereavement Service holds a library of resources and can provide a wide range of information for bereaved people and professionals. These cover many different topics, formats and target groups. Some of the main resources we recommend are listed below. Copies of these may be available from the Bereavement Service or can be downloaded from the links below.
The labour ward (also called obstetric unit) in St John’s Hospital Maternity Unit has a friendly, welcoming environment. The labour ward is run by a team of midwives, consultant obstetricians, maternity care assistants and clinical support workers who provide care and support throughout your labour and in the early hours following the birth of your
What is CHIP? The Lothian Care Home Innovation Partnership (CHIP) was formed in Autumn 2018 and founded by Dr Jo Hockley. CHIP was formed as a result of workshops held across Lothian to update Care Home managers regarding the wider vision for a teaching/research-based Care Home (ToRCH) centre for Lothian and South East Scotland. Its
Please ask your own doctor or the SLC staff for individual advice.These questions and answers are for general advice and information only and should not be taken as specific medical advice. Why do I need an X-ray if I’ve had a CT scan? Not all kidney stones show up on an ordinary X-ray but almost
Palliative Day Therapies Lothian Palliative Day Therapies supports adults living at home with life limiting illnesses, irrespective of their diagnosis or prognosis. Day therapies aims to provide a friendly and supportive environment for people to discuss their wishes, hopes and concerns. We adopt a person-centred and rehabilitative approach to support people living with, and affected
There is a dedicated page about the radiology department on our new children’s hospital website. RHCYP will provide imaging for anyone aged 15 years or younger. Follow this link to children.nhslothian.scot Contact us Telephone: 0131 312 1000 Address Royal Hospital for Children and Young PeopleEdinburgh BioQuarter50 Little France CrescentEdinburghEH16 4TJ The imaging department is on the
What to expect at your/your child’s orthoptic appointment? During your first visit and initial orthoptic assessment, we will try to listen to the concerns you currently have either for yourself or your child. We will enquire about general health in relation to eyes and ask about any previous eye treatment. It may also be appropriate
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