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Extra Help Extra Help relating to AAA Screening. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm If you live in Lothian, for any screening enquiries regarding your appointment:Phone: 0131 242 3606(Available 9am-4pm Monday to Friday) Learning Disability Support Services For people with a learning disability who need support to attend an outpatient appointment in one of the hospitals (Royal Infirmary

High levels of cholesterol can cause heart and circulatory diseases including heart attack and stroke. But there are simple things you can do like eating healthier and taking medication. to help bring your cholesterol down to a healthy level Cholesterol is a fatty substance in our blood, which is produced naturally in our liver. Some

In June 2022 NHS Lothian’s first AHP Innovation, Research, and Improvement Strategy was endorsed by our AHP Extended Leadership Team. The strategy covers the period 2022-27 and our services have committed to a range of actions with timelines under five broad strands. We are now well into the implementation stage having establishing an Implementation Steering

Parents have reported that making decisions about their child’s treatment for microtia, including whether and how to construct an ear shape, can be difficult and stressful. This page is designed to help parents/carers who are in this situation.  It aims to provide information about surgical options, advice on how to support your child’s decision-making, and

The following evidence confirms staff will frequently be caring for people with a sensory impairment. This means your staff will frequently be caring for people with a sensory impairment and it is therefore important they have training and knowledge on related issues. Sensory Impairment eLearning for Care Home Staff As part of the implementation of

National provision of exercise after stroke services A Scottish Government funded project has been looking at the provision of exercise services across Scotland. The report has now been published. Best Practice Guidance Exercise After Stroke – Nov2010 Stroke survivors have significantly lower levels of physical fitness than people of similar ages. This often contributes to

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:

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

Thank you for choosing to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Your generosity means that we can provide additional comforts and support for patients and families when they need it most. Donations to the NICU are managed through NHS Lothian’s official charity, NHS Lothian Charity. By clicking the button below, you will be taken

Please help us reduce our waiting times. If you cannot make your appointment or no longer want to be seen by urology physiotherapy, please phone the department and let us know. If you fail to attend your appointment you will be discharged and a letter sent back to your doctor. If you cancel more than