What to expect at your/your child’s orthoptic appointment? During your first visit and initial orthoptic assessment, we will try to listen to the concerns you currently have either for yourself or your child. We will enquire about general health in relation to eyes and ask about any previous eye treatment. It may also be appropriate
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.
Who are we? The podiatry team is made up of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants and Admin staff who are responsible for delivering podiatry services across Lothian. All our Podiatrists are registered by the Health and Care Professions council (HCPC). We aim to help you to: What do we do? Podiatrists assess, diagnose and treat people with foot,
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.
CBT for Insomnia is an evidence based set of interventions effective in the treatment of Insomnia and sleep problems. This workbook can be used either alone or with the support of your Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
The first cohort of recipients of the Clinical Academic Research Gateway Awards took up their awards in early 2023. A formal launch event took place on 31st January 2023 and involved representatives of the NHS Lothian Charity: Jane Ferguson, Charity Director and Andrew Fleming, Non-Executive Board Member and Chair of Trustees. Alison Neilson, Primary Care
Please click on the relevant logos for further information Why?Clot-busting medications can help improve and or reverse the damage caused by a stroke caused by a clot in the brain. What?ATTEST 2 is a randomised clinical trial comparing two different types of clot-busting medication Why?Medications to ‘thin’ the blood can have an unwanted effect on
This page was last updated on 11th February 2024 This section was developed by NHS Lothian Consultant Obstetric Anaesthetists in collaboration with Lothian Maternity Voices Partnership. It provides information about the various options for pain relief available to you in NHS Lothian Maternity Units. Labour ‘pain’ comes mainly from the stretching of the muscles of
Feeding patterns shift and change throughout the first 3 years of life. Infants Feeding time can be an opportunity to build a special relationship with your baby. While some babies take easily to feeding, many babies for various reasons can find it difficult. When this is the case, you may find it a worrying, frustrating
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PARTICULAR TYPE OF AWARD ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2024. A NEW ROUND WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE TURN OF THE YEAR 2024/25. This is a 12-day structured research experience taken flexibly over 12 months for early career professionals to become embedded in an established research team in higher education and/or the NHS
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