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Short-Term Solutions to Self-Harming

A ‘safety list’ of solutions that might help you to stop self-harming.

Loss and Bereavement

Learn Tell me more Self-Assess Tools for self-assessing Are you coping with loss and bereavement? Loss is something that everyone experiences at some point in their life. This may be because you’ve lost a loved one, or because you’ve experienced a difficult life event such as the loss of a relationship, loss of your health

Pre-Employment Health Screening

Many of the large organisations in this country undertake pre-employment health screening. This is a simple step undertaken during recruitment, (after interview and offer of post in accordance with the Equality Act 2010), that benefits both employee and employer. The first and, for many the only, stage of pre-employment screening is the completion of a

General Information

Members of the Spiritual Care Team (Chaplains) are available during office hours (Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm) and, for urgent requests out of hours through an on-call system. Chaplains offer confidential, non-judgemental support to patients, relatives, staff and volunteers appropriate to their life-situation and beliefs. They are available to listen, to pray or simply

What to do in an emergency

EMERGENCY CONTACT If you are feeling unwell, and feel you need to be seen by the team earlier than your next appointment, please call the CF nurse specialists on 0131 537 1762. They will be able to advise you on how to proceed. EMERGENCY REVIEWS Emergency reviews only on Saturdays and Sundays Out-of-Hours Ward 54

Carer Support

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

Health and Wellbeing – Organisations & Charities

There are many organisations and charities in the Lothian region which provide a wide range of support to parents and families. Directories You can look for local organisations and how to access their support in the following directories: Directory of perinatal mental health support in Lothian: Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Third Sector Service Directory

Helping a Loved One Make Sense of Trauma

When a loved one goes through a traumatic event, it can be hard to know what you can do or how you can help. It’s important to know that everyone responds and makes sense of trauma differently, and can have different needs.

Going Home After Your Transplant

Everyone looks forward to going home but it can be an anxious time. The team carefully plans your discharge so that you and your family feel confident and well supported at home. You will receive a Discharge Information Pack at this time and regular follow up will be arranged. Recovering from a liver transplant is

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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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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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