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Making an Artificial Eye

Following referral from your General Practitioner, Ophthalmologist or Optician, an appointment will be send directly to you by post. Your Appointment: The Process The following is a brief explanation of what to expect at the clinic when attending for an appointment to have a new eye constructed. The appointment has one of the longest outpatient

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

Psychological Health and Wellbeing

Each person’s reaction to a cardiac event is unique. Some people report  an initial sense of relief  at receiving help and increased appreciation of life. At the same time, it is quite normal to experience early feelings of fear, frustration or irritability. Most people will go through a number of different reactions  and gradually feel more positive over

Health and Symptom management

The following links will take you to answers to questions that you may have: I think I have COVID-19 symptoms Is there any specific information relating to my condition and COVID-19? I’ve had COVID-19, how can I help myself to regain health and well-being? I’m in pain I think I have a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

VIDEO: Tips for Dealing with Panic Attacks and Anxiety

This is a video from The Social by BBC Scotland. Caragh shares her experiences and gives examples of exercises that help her manage anxiety and panic attacks.

What is Panic?

Panic is when we experience aΒ suddenΒ surge of intense fear.Β This comes along with physical sensations and frightened thoughts, which can make us feel even more panicked and create a vicious cycle.

Bottle feeding hygiene

Making and sterilising bottles Not everyone chooses to breastfeed their baby. If bottle feeding is your method of choice, then the staff here in the neonatal unit are available to support you. You may feel that you want to bottle feed with expressed breast milk (EBM) or use the formula milks that are available to

Mood and Adjustment

Being diagnosed and living with a neurological condition can be difficult. Coming to terms with this and adapting to changes can be hard. Some common difficulties experienced by people living with a neurological condition can include: It can sometimes be challenging to know what you can do to make things better. Many people adapt as

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The NHS Lothian website is comprised of multiple sections each with their own unique search engines. If you aren't finding what you're looking for, our other sections may hold the information you require.

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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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