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Screening and Early Detection

Screening Screening is the process of identifying people who appear healthy but may have an increased chance of developing a disease or condition. In Scotland, national screening programmes are available for: · Diabetic Retinopathy (age 12+ years)· Cervical Cancer (aged 25-64 years)· Breast Cancer (aged 50-70 years)· Bowel Cancer (aged 50-74 years)· Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Pharmacy

Pharmacy support for Care Homes Pharmacists practice in a variety of areas including Community Pharmacy, Primary Care Pharmacy and Hospital Pharmacy.  Each area has a different role to play in supporting Care Home. Community Pharmacy support The future plan is that a Service Level Agreement (SLA) will be  in place for all Community Pharmacies providing

Hospital Appointment

You will need to visit one of our hospitals in Lothian Below is some info on how to get there and services they offer. Your hospital appointment with NHS Lothian is where you’ll meet with specialists to discuss your care plan in detail. This may include tests, consultations, and preparation for the next steps. This

Ready, Steady, Baby (including translations)

You will be given a paper copy of Ready, Steady, Baby by your midwife. This is a wonderful resource to guide you through the various stages of pregnancy to tell you all you need to know to care for yourself and your growing baby. It is full of useful information about pregnancy, labour and birth. A new

Guidance form for Managers

Lothian Occupational Health Service undertakes the following responsibilities relating to management referrals:- 1. An independent assessment of an individuals fitness to carry out the duties of a particular post as well as: Advice on:- i. Rehabilitation back to work. ii. The likelihood of an individual giving regular attendance at work. iii. Adaptations to the workplace

Falls

Why do falls happen to care home residents? It is often a combination of reasons that leads to a fall.  Here are a few possible things that might be involved: If they do happen, how can they be managed? All care homes have plans for how to manage a fall.  These can vary, but usually

Bladder and Bowel

​Who are we? The Bladder and Bowel Nursing Team are a small team of nurses who have specialist knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of adult bladder and bowel dysfunction. There is a Bladder and Bowel Nurse Specialist and a HCSW Product Specialist to specifically support Care Homes who have residents with a bladder and/or

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The NHS Lothian website is comprised of multiple sections each with their own unique search engines. If you aren't finding what you're looking for, our other sections may hold the information you require.

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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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NHS Lothian News and Media

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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