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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

Scottish Mental Health Service for Deaf People

We are a national service hosted by NHS Lothian. We are committed to providing specialist support in Scotland for deaf people with mental health problems across Scotland. What do we do? We provide a high quality service for people with hearing impairment suffering from a mental disorder. Predominantly, we are a consultancy and liaison service

Induction – Practical Tips

There is a lot you CAN do to stay in control while having an induction. Stay Mobile Remaining as mobile and upright as possible can help you cope better with the process of induction. Walking, dancing, swaying, squatting and using a birth ball all help to keep you mobile and active, which can help your

Lothian Work Support Services

Are you struggling with your health at work? Or, currently absent from work and want help to return? Contact us to see how we can help. We accept referrals for mental and physical health conditions and disabilities. Our service is delivered by NHS Specialist Occupational Therapists. Contact Us Phone: 0131 537 9579 Email: loth.vocrehab@nhs.scot

Hearing Aid Not Working?

Below is a guide to troubleshooting some common problems with hearing aids. My hearing aid is whistling Please check that:  Ear mould is fitted correctly in your ear (a loose fitting mould can cause whistling) Tubing has no cracks (sound leaking out can cause whistling) Tubing has no wax (use a cleaning wire if needed)

Pain Concern ā€“ Manage Your Pain

A guide to becoming more active and reducing flare-ups. In this booklet Liz Macleod brings together a lifetimeā€™s experience in helping people understand and manage their pain. Her practical approach gives encouragement to anyone who wants advice and support in living with pain.

Research

The Neuropsychology department is research active and welcomes enquiries from colleagues and students about potential collaborations. Please see LinkdIn and ResearchGate pages for areas of interests and recent publications. Past projects include: Current projects include:

Labour Ward at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

The labour ward (also called obstetric unit) is run by a team of midwives, consultant obstetricians, maternity care assistants and clinical support workers who provide one-to-one care and support throughout your labour and in the early hours following the birth of your baby. The labour ward at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE) is the

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The repository for all NHS Lothian policies, procedures, guidelines, forms, charts, and patient information leaflets.
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