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Manual for Mealtimes

Aim and Objectives Resources and related materials for The Manual for Mealtimes You can view and download the “Manual for Mealtimes: supporting residents with eating and drinking”. It includes information on how and when to refer to Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) You can view a A Vimeo video on Manual for Mealtimes  The presentation

MRI

Many patients need more tests to check for underlying problems. The main test beyond X-rays are scans with the most common being an MRI. This stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and as the name suggests it is a large magnet that is used to make the images.

Vaccinations and Testing

We can provide vaccinations or testing for employees at risk for the following:

Wrist and Hand 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.  OA Hand Leaflet – Keele University.pdf The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy – Carpal Tunnel.pdf

Resources

Stroke patients could get to hospital quicker thanks to a new Smartphone App The FAST Test app – the first of its kind – has been devised by Graeme Heron and Dr. William Whiteleyin the Division of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Edinburgh to provide people with a simple test to spot stroke. To get the

Click here to view more information about the NHS Scotland’s National Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network Contact Us We would love to hear from you! If you have any questions about our research please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Email: loth.sdcrn@nhs.scot Telephone: 0131 537 3804

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