https://services.nhslothian.scot/hcprofessionsresearch/clinical-and-academic-homes/
NHS Lothian has developed a comprehensive framework for the implementation of Clinical and Academic Homes for nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, clinical psychologists, pharmacists and healthcare scientists (NMAHPPS) in the following institutions: The aims of Clinical and Academic Homes are to foster career development opportunities, enhance collaboration and develop capacity and capability in the four
https://services.nhslothian.scot/wellbeinglothian/a-different-approach-to-managing-pain/
Chronic pain can affect people in different ways. Whatever the reason for your chronic pain, the approaches for managing the pain will be similar. This is because pain management is not about getting rid of your pain; itโs about helping you have a good quality of life despite the pain.
https://services.nhslothian.scot/scottishnationalspineservice/photographs/
As part of your health record we routinely take photographs before and after surgery to show the change. We understand the delicate nature of clinical photographs. As a minimum we ask if these photographs can be taken for your personal health record. If your photographs would be useful for teaching new nurses, doctors and other health care professionals
https://services.nhslothian.scot/scottishlivertransplantunit/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
https://services.nhslothian.scot/medicineoftheelderly/inpatient-services/
Inpatient Medicine for the Elderly and Stroke services for the north of Edinburgh are provided at the Western General Hospital. These pages provide information on our inpatient wards and the various liaison services we run to support the care of elderly patients across the hospital. We aim to discharge patients home or a more homely
https://services.nhslothian.scot/learningdisabilities/community-learning-disability-team/
Community Learning Disability Teams The Community Learning Disability service aims to provide specialist health care, advice and treatment to adults with a learning disability through locally based multidisciplinary teams. This also includes advice and support for families / carers. It supports other health and social care agencies to provide mainstream services to people with learning
https://services.nhslothian.scot/neuropsychology/family-and-carers/
Caring for someone with a neurological condition can be challenging. Listed below are some charities and organisations who offer help, advice and support to carers: Vocal supports unpaid carers across Edinburgh and Midlothian, providing information, training support and service access. Care for carers is another service that provides support, through group meetings, learning opportunities and stress management services.
https://services.nhslothian.scot/wellbeinglothian/positive-statements-for-stress/
Positive statements encourage us and help us cope through distressing times. We can say these encouraging words to ourselves, and be our own personal coach.
https://services.nhslothian.scot/supportingcarers/edinburgh-carer-support-services/
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership supports carers in a number of ways. These web pages will give you information about how you can access support for carers in the Edinburgh area. Who are Carers? You may be a relative or partner, friend or neighbour of someone who needs help to manage day to day
https://services.nhslothian.scot/neonatalunit/st-johns-hospital/
Our other unit is based at St. Johns Hospital in Livingston and is a Special Care Unit (SCU), West Lothian has around 200 admissions per year and has a maximum capacity of 10 cots which is split between Contact Us SCBU – St. Johns Hospital, Livingston Address Special Care Baby Unit Howden Road West Howden
