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Self-Harm

Learn Tell me more Self-Assess Tools for self-assessing Are you self-harming? Below are some of the experiences commonly described by people who self-harm: How your body might feel  Thoughts you might have  Feelings you might have  Things you might do If  these sound  familiar, you can find out more about self-harm in the ‘Learn’  section above. Manage Ways to manage Support Local

Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – CBT – is a psychological therapy based on the relationships between what we think, what we do and how we feel. CBT teaches you how to recognise and tackle problems in the here and now, rather than in the past.

Improving Your Mood

Learn Tell me more Self-Assess Tools for self-assessing How do you know if you’re depressed?   If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, you might have symptoms of depression. Do you recognise any of the experiences described below? Things you might do  How your body might feel  Feelings you might have  Thoughts you might have  Most people experience some

Alcohol/Substance Issues

Learn Tell me more Self-Assess Tools for self-assessing Using alcohol and/or drugs often starts as a way of coping with difficult situations or feelings. Using helps you feel more in control and more able to manage. The problem is that as you start to rely more and more on alcohol or drugs to help you

Relaxation Programme

To complement all our programmes and empower the patient to improve their long-term health and well-being we provide our relaxation resource in a range of formats (CD, App & Online Access to Stream and Download). Currently this is available in English (App, CD and Online Only), Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and Gujarati (Online Only) ​If you

Knee Exercises

The advice on this page does not replace a medical opinion.    Do not try the exercises if you do not feel safe.  Discuss your needs with a health professional if you have any concerns.  NHS Lothian Acute Knee Injury Pack.pdf NHS Lothian Anterior Knee Pain Jan 2014.pdf Knee Pain Exercises – Versus Arthritis.pdf ​NHS Inform

Coronavirus (COVID 19) Guidance and Resources

General guidance about COVID-19 can be found below: The Scottish Government has recently published guidance for patient’s with long term conditions, including chronic pain.  CV19 government advice PAIN.pdf Pain Concern is offering an online (ZOOM) course for carer’s. The course provides an opportunity for carers to further their understanding of chronic pain, build skills and gain insights in

Care Homes and Care at Home Conference 2024

Lothian is hosting its second dedicated Care Homes and Care at Home Conference  but this time it will all be online on 3rd  October 2024 The conference agenda and breakout session information pack have further information about the planned running of the day.   Register Here Aim of Conference The conference will be a celebration and

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