As part of the appointment letter, you may have received a paper copy of a patient information letter. Many of these are also available online available to look at on a phone or computer, or to print out another copy. These can be found at the NHS Lothian Patient Information page and by searching for your scan
for Care Homes & Care at Home Services What does the team do? The Clinical Education and Training Team works collaboratively with other specialist teams to supportively plan and provide education to Care Homes and Care at Home/Services across NHS Lothian (NHSL) by: Care Homes as a Learning Environment Working in care homes is a
If you decide to formula feed your baby, we are here to support you. The following information will help you to do so as safely as possible and will help you and your baby to form a close and loving relationship. Your Midwife, Health Visitor and Family Nurse should always be the first point of contact and
Is the Postgraduate Diploma in CBT Suitable for you? The programme is aimed at health care professionals from a variety of backgrounds including psychiatry, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, social work, nursing, primary care and the third sector. For entry on to the Certificate course we require that candidates either have a Core Profession in mental health, or
If I give birth in hospital, when can I go home? You can go home as soon as you feel able and as long as there are no concerns with either you or your baby. We would usually suggest six hours after the birth if all is well. What if I need to stay in longer? We
NES have produced a suite of infant mental health resources, including seven e-learning modules covering perinatal and infant mental health knowledge for a range of staff working in health, social care and third sector settings. You can access the modules, as well as find out which ones are recommended for your role at https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/10382/perinatal-and-infant-mental-health They
Being overweight increases the work the heart has to do, causes high blood pressure and leads to abnormal levels of fats in the blood. It is also associated with diabetes, respiratory disease, gall bladder problems and some cancers. Being able to control your weight and keep it within healthy levels can reduce your risk of cardiovascular
Stopping smoking can be difficult and possibly one of the most challenging things you have ever tried to do. Of the 11 million people who smoke in the UK, almost 8 million wish that they didn’t. The good news, however, is that every day over 1000 smokers in the UK do manage to stop smoking
Who we are? What we do? OPRA is a purpose built unit for assessing the needs of older people within the community of North East Edinburgh. The service is open to those aged 65 or older who require a combination of Medical, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment. Where are we based? On
NHS Lothian has developed a comprehensive framework for the implementation of Clinical and Academic Homes for nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, 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 pillars of
The NHS Lothian website is comprised of multiple sections each with their own unique search engines. If you aren't finding what you're looking for, our other sections may hold the information you require.
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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Information on Dentists, GPs, Opticians, Pharmacies and an A-Z of healthcare services provided by NHS Lothian.
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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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