There are many organisations that offer help and support to bereaved people. Details of some of these are listed below, however there are many more. Please contact the Bereavement Service to find out about other services, or for more information. PRACTICAL AND FINANCIAL ISSUES My Gov Scot Information about the Funeral Support Payment which helps people, in
Children and Young People’s Speech and Language Therapy provides treatment, support and care for children and young people who have difficulties with communication or eating, drinking and swallowing. Communication difficulties can involve any of the following: problems with producing speech sounds accurately stammering voice problems, such as hoarseness and loss of voice problems understanding language (making
Most people use alcohol and other drugs for their benefits – perceived or experienced – not for the potential harm they may cause. This applies to both legal and illegal substances, including drugs that are prescribed. No one takes a drug to feel worse. It’s important to remember that the vast majority of people who drink alcohol and/or use legal or illegal drugs do not become dependent on any of these substances.
Here’s a helpful video about self-harm produced by Mind, a mental health charity.
We all experience changes in our lives. Learn about how change can affect our wellbeing.
Visit MidSpace for Midlothian’s online source of mental health and wellbeing information. Please click the links for top tips for developing good mental health and emotional wellbeing for Children and Young People, Parents, and for Schools. Reaching Out Police ScotlandCall 999 in case of emergency. Midlothian Children and Families Service0131 271 3413, or Emergency Social Work Service (ESWS) is open during
Emotions are a normal and healthy part of your internal world. They are internal feelings and reactions that you experience in relation to things that happen to or around you. It’s normal to struggle with your emotions at times and everyone has this experience. However, if you have difficulties managing your emotions for a long period of time, it can lead to mental health problems.
What is a Rheumatology Nurse Specialist? The Rheumatology Nurse Specialists are nurses who have chosen to specialise in caring for people with rheumatological conditions. They have received extensive training in rheumatology and musculoskeletal medicine. The nurses carry out regular patient reviews in dedicated clinics and provide a wide variety of services (see below). Some of the
The Bladder and Bowel Nursing Team offer the following training sessions. Care Home staffs are welcome to access these sessions in order to help them with assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of bladder and bowel dysfunction. 2023/2024 Training Sessions How to book a delegate onto a bladder and bowel training session: Please send an email
Health promotion helps individuals to make positive changes to their lifestyle which can improve their long term health. Improved health reduces individual’s absence, increases productivity and raises morale. LH OHS can provide: Health Fairs
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