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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)​​​​​​​​​​​

Hearing Aid FAQs

Hearing aids are available free of charge through the NHS. Once you get your hearing tested, our audiologists will recommend the best type of hearing aid suitable for your hearing loss. Here are answers to some commonly asked questions.

Resources and Education for Healthcare Professionals

NHS LOTHIAN | RESPIRATORY MANAGED CLINICAL NETWORK Respiratory Resources and Education for Healthcare Professionals Respiratory MCN Education Hub The Respiratory MCN is delighted to launch a new education platform via MS Teams to support Continued Professional Development for those, who have an interest in Respiratory Medicine, working in Primary and Secondary Care. To ensure a

Patient Feedback

Your views are important to us. If there is something we did well, or something you think we could have done better, please fill in the form and return it to the department either in person or by post. Patient Feedback Form (PDF)

Self-referral

You may refer yourself using the appropriate forms for the following problems: MSK (Musculoskeletal) problems Problems typically involving muscles, bones, joints and ligaments MSK Self Referral Form – word version which can be completed onlineMSK Self Referral Form – pdf version if you do not have word and for completion by hand Please either email

Lower Back Pain 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.  Versus Arthritis Back Pain Booklet.pdf

Teaching & Research

Teaching & Training We are a university teaching hospital for: University of Edinburgh, Queen Margaret University and Napier University.  We often have medical, nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy students in our wards and clinics that are here to learn about medical care for older people.  We will invite patients to help us with teaching.  This

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

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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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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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Staff

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

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

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