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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

There are a number of free on-line resources available. The resources can be used for individual professional development or as teaching aids. Some of the video clips may not be accessible from NHS computers e.g YouTube Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief Alliance has produced a set of resources for members who want to work

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

The Fit for Travel Website. Whilst travel advice changes in response to outbreaks and in country reporting, there are some destinations for which we would not recommend vaccination and thus you may prefer to seek advice about keeping well without having to attend in person. The Fit for Travel website will allow you to search

At the Maternity Voices Partnership meetings, which are held every 2 months, parents and representatives of parents support groups meet with midwives and other medical staff, as well as staff who manage the service. ALL OUR MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY HELD ONLINE The MVP members work in partnership to improve maternity services. Topics range from care during pregnancy, antenatal scans,

Information Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus (COVID-19)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-the-public-on-the-mental-health-and-wellbeing-aspects-of-coronavirus-covid-19 World Health Organisation guidelines for coronavirus (including specific guidance for older people)https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-considerations.pdf Age UK specific information on coronavirus – including guides for shopping, connecting digitally, and funeral arrangementhttps://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/coronavirus/coronavirus Age International general information on coronavirus for older peoplehttps://www.ageinternational.org.uk/news-features/news/2020/coronavirus2/information-about-coronavirus-covid-19 Information on coronavirus

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 Inform – Foot and Ankle Exercises The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy – Ankle Pain Versus Arthritis – Ankle Sprains Acute Calf Strain.pdf