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Postnatal Wards at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Welcome to the postnatal wards at RIE. Here you will find information about our wards. Please ask your birth partner or visitors to use the maternity car park 1G. The ward phone numbers are:Ward 211 – 0131 242 2111Ward 119 – 0131 242 1194 Welcome to our ward. Our team is here to support you

Sleep Problems and Insomnia Self-Help Guide

A self-help guide for coping with bereavement and grief that uses cognitive behavioural therapy – CBT.

The Rivers Team

The Rivers Centre multi-disciplinary team consists of a range of professionals including clinical and counselling psychologists, psychological therapists, psychiatrists, specialist link workers, training advisors and project support colleagues. All our clinical staff are registered with and abide by the ethical guidelines of their respective professional bodies.

Tolerating Uncertainty

Dealing with uncertainty is an unavoidable part of daily life. Because we can’t see the future, we can never be certain about what exactly is going to happen day to day. Research has found that people vary in their ability to tolerate uncertainty. That is, some people are okay with having a lot of uncertainty in their lives, and other people cannot stand even a small amount of uncertainty.

ENRICH (Enabling Research in Care Homes)

Further Information and Contact Details If you are a Care Home and wish to find out more about research in Care Homes, including how to take part in projects, please see ENRICH’s Information for Care Homes webpage. If you are a researcher and wish to find out more about how ENRICH could support you and

An Overview of Self-Esteem

The amount of sleep required by each person varies. On average, people sleep between 7-9 hours a night, depending on a variety of things. Some people can function well with only 5-6 hours of sleep a night, whereas others may need up to 10 hours. It’s important that you find your own level.

Alcohol and Smoking

Smoking and pregnancy Smoking during pregnancy is harmful to both mother and baby.  The choices you make when you are pregnant affect your baby’s health as well as yours. Now you’re pregnant, there has never been a better time to stop smoking. The earlier you stop smoking in your pregnancy, the better. There’s no safe

Ways to Help Manage Your Emotions

There are lots of things you can do to help manage your emotions. Here are some handy tips and resources that may help if you are struggling in this area.

Lifestyle Screening

In The Workplace Screening Method

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The repository for all NHS Lothian policies, procedures, guidelines, forms, charts, and patient information leaflets.
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Information for our Staff including Staff Benefits, Staff Networks, Staff Support and Professional Education sites.
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