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An important part of Occupational Health is how work and the work enviroment can impact on workers’ health. It is important that employers make sure employees health is not impacted by their duties. Health Surveillance is a scheme of repeated health checks which are used to identify ill health caused by work. Health and Safety

Our research integrates clinical and laboratory research with the aim of innovating and trialling new treatments for Parkinson’s and related conditions. We are committed to involving people in research and are dependent upon people volunteering their time to help us. Join Our Research RegisterIf you wish to join our secure register of people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s, who

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

While this is an exciting, joyful time for many, there can be challenges along the way. These pages are designed to help you through this phase of your life. One of the important things you can do at this stage is to start taking a folic acid supplement. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, diet, and healthy weight are other issues

Parkinson’s disease not only affects a person but those around them. Although a person may not need paid carers to help them, many friends and family take on caring roles. A carer is anyone who, without payment, provides help and support to a wife, husband, partner, son, daughter, parent, relative, friend or neighbour, who could

Parkinson’s disease not yet curable, and so there are thousands of people throughout the country living with it. Although their lives will change in some regards, many people with Parkinson’s disease continue to remain physically and mentally very healthy. ​Parkinson’s UK is a UK-wide charity offering support to the people with Parkinons’s disease, and their

The LEAP core services are funded by NHS Lothian/The City of Edinburgh Council/The Edinburgh and Lothian ADPs. Any donations to LEAP will be used to support our patient group, including weekend activities. We really appreciate any donations and thank you for the support. How to Make a Donation NHS Lothian has an official charity named

What’s On Here you will find groups and support sessions running across West Lothian. Please note that all groups are free of charge unless specified otherwise Growing Together Growing Together is an umbrella term for our Sleep Support, Toilet Training and Behaviour Sessions that are delivered by a member of your Health Visiting Team Breastfeeding

About Us Providing support & information to families with children aged 0-5 What is a health visitor? A health visitor is a qualified nurse or midwife who has completed specialist training in children and family health. They offer support and advice regarding the wellbeing of your child until the school years. What care does your

Your midwife will guide you through your pregnancy and along the way. Extra appointments will be provided if you need them. This list of care during pregnancy tells you what you can expect from your midwife along the way as your baby grows and develops. At every appointment, the health and wellbeing of you and your baby will be assessed. You will