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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

Current Studies

Click on an icon below to learn about our current clinical research studies If you are interested in participating in research, you can register through Permission to Contact or email us on loth.sdcrn@nhs.scot Open to Recruitment Probiotic: Investigating the effects of B. Subtilis Bacteria on the microbiome in Parkinson’s Disease To determine whether B. Subtilis

Personal Care Issues

The following links will take you to answers to questions that you may have: I’m struggling to get to the toilet I’m struggling to keep my balance when standing to pull up garments/ get dressed I’m unable to safely access my bath or shower The materials contained on this website are provided for general information

Training and Educational Resources

This page will be updated with Educational resources for staff working within the South East Trauma Network. Educational Resources LearnED: Trauma Trauma Videos Films on Paediatric Trauma Skills Major Trauma for Medical Students Other useful resources

RIE Palliative Care Team

Service available: Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm Hospital Palliative Care referral Pathway Flowchart (PDF) Making a referral: Team Pager: (for urgent queries or referrals) via hospital switchboard Other enquiries: Email: RIE.PalliativeCareService@nhslothian.scot.nhs.ukTel (answerphone): 0131 242 1993 (internal dial 21993)Team Administrator: 0131 242 1990 (internal dial 21990)​​​​​​​​​​​

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NHS Lothian

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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NHS Lothian News and Media

News & Media

The News section for NHS Lothian. Latest news and updates for patients and the media, plus pages celebrating our annual staff awards 'Celebrating Success'.
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NHS Lothian Our Services

Our Services

Information on Dentists, GPs, Opticians, Pharmacies and an A-Z of healthcare services provided by NHS Lothian.
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Our Organisation

Details of our NHS Board, strategies, accounts, planning, key documents and Freedom of Information requests.
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NHS Lothian Policy Online

Policy Online

The repository for all NHS Lothian policies, procedures, guidelines, forms, charts, and patient information leaflets.
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NHS Lothian Staff

Staff

Information for our Staff including Staff Benefits, Staff Networks, Staff Support and Professional Education sites.
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NHS Lothian Apps

Apps

Standalone NHS Lothian websites, including Online Payments and RefHelp: instant access to referral guidelines for GPs and clinicians.
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NHS Lothian Careers

Careers

NHS Lothian offers a huge range of career prospects and a wide range of job, training and development opportunities.
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