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Prescribing Information

Patient information leaflets for individual medications and ‘sick day’ guidance for patients is available here: Patient Information Leaflets Please send any queries to natalie.martin@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Avoiding Trauma Triggers

Avoiding things that relate to or remind you of a traumatic event is a common way of managing the impact of trauma.

Community Respiratory Team

Who we are?  What we do? We are a team of Physiotherapists, who specialise in the assessment, treatment and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) within your own home. We support your GP in managing your breathing condition; hospital staff to discharge you home in a timely and supported manner; and to enable you

A Speech and Language Therapy Session

Appointments may take place during a hospital admission, at a Speech and Language Therapy Clinic, in your own home or over video call. During your first appointment the Speech and Language Therapist will take a case history from you, including any relevant medical information. You (and your relative/ carer) will also be given an opportunity to

Managing Low Mood – Self Help Guide

If you are in need of some support, this self-help book prepared by Wellbeing-Glasgow covers a wide range of topics related to low mood and depression.

Positive Statements for Stress

Positive statements encourage us and help us cope through distressing times. We can say these encouraging words to ourselves, and be our own personal coach.

REACH Heart Failure Manual

NHS Lothian is delighted to be able to offer the REACH Heart Failure Programme. Produced in collaboration with colleagues in the Rehabilitation Enablement in Chronic Heart Failure (REACH-HF) team, the Heart Failure Manual is a facilitated, evidence-informed, self-management programme for individuals living with heart failure and their family/caregivers. The REACH HF Manual helps them manage

Information Leaflets

Our information leaflets are available for all, patients, health professionals and students. Please note, these information leaflets have our old contact details on them.The correct address to use is: David Brock BuildingWestern General HospitalCrewe Road SouthEDINBURGHEH4 2XU They are categorised into the following categories for ease of searching: Cancer – Breast, Ovarian, Prostate Cancer-Colon Genetic

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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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