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INSIGHT

Developing a structured assessment of insight into memory and thinking symptoms What is ‘insight’? ‘Insight’ means being aware of how good or bad you are at doing things. This could be knowing how good your memory is, or how well you do playing a sport. People who have dementia often lose insight into their memory

What tests will I be offered?

Screening in pregnancy involves simple tests to find out if you or your baby have any health problems. Click here to see information from NHS Inform about pregnancy screening tests.

Clinical Services

Learning Disability Services are provided by a wide range of professionals across Lothian in the community and in hospitals. Please select the links for specific contact details: Community Learning Disability Team Hospital Liaison Service Specialist Learning Disability Services

Edinburgh DNA Tests

The schedule for the lab’s tests accredited by UKAS can be found at: UKAS 8413 schedule. See the list of DNA tests provided by the Edinburgh Lab.

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

Cytogenetic Service

The South East Scotland Cytogenetic Service provides testing for both constitutional and acquired cytogenetic changes. Details of specimens required for differents test can be found below, and in the informations for each subsection. Specimen requirement overview Constitutional Acquired Cytogenomic testing (FISH, Microarray, qfPCR) is available in each of the above sections Sample Type Urgent Non

Stress Control

NOTE: All physical Stress Control classes have been suspended for the foreseeable future. Relaxation Download Learning to use Progressive Relaxation The relaxation CD can be downloaded from the following website: http://wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk/audio-resources/ “Learning to use Progressive Relaxation” can be found in the Anxiety section. Helpful Websites www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk (self-help materials) wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk  (for further self-help) www.moodcafe.co.uk (self-help anxiety and depression) www.edspace.org.uk (provides

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