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Patient and Carer Information

The following links will direct you to useful information and resources for both stroke patients and their carers Stroke4Carers.org – an e-learning resource offering a set of topics which will provide online advice, support and information for informal carers. Scottish Stroke Care Audit – Information for families and carers  Scottish Stroke Care Audit Patient Information Leaflet – Provides useful information

Western General Hospital (WGH)

Radiology at the Western General Hospital is mainly based on the first floor of the out-patient department building. Various services are available including plain radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, fluoroscopy and intervention. For tests arranged by your GP, please read the Primary Care page first to help you arrange your visit. Useful contact numbers Hospital switchboard: 0131 537 1000Main radiology

Treatments

Tests | Treatment | Drug Monitoring | Disease Monitoring There are a variety of treatments available. Your Consultant Nurse Specialist will discuss with you what treatments are recommended depending on the severity of your disease and response to treatment. You can watch our videos on anti-TNF treatment (infliximab and adalimumab), ustekinumab, sub cutaneous injection techniques

Careers in Speech and Language Therapy

Are you interested in a career in Speech and Language Therapy? Please get in touch using the contact details below for information regarding the volunteering service or for general enquiries. Adult Acute Service Lead: Emma McLeod 0131 242 1967        emma.x.mcleod@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk   Community and Rehab Service Lead: Sheena Borthwick 0131 537 9078        sheena.borthwick@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk Learning Disability Service

Challenges with breastfeeding

You should avoid causing any trauma to the breast tissue as this may cause pain, bruising, abrasions and infection. If you feel the pump funnel (shell) size is too small and causing you pain or compressing the breast tissue a different sized funnel can be ordered from the manufacture of your breast pump. You should also learn

About Us

About the South of Scotland CBT Programme All tutors are fully accredited with the BABCP The South of Scotland Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Programme offers the opportunity to undertake training to Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters level. The programme team are based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Morningside, Edinburgh. Teaching takes place at the Queen Margaret

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