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NearMe video appointments

Near Me (also known as Attend Anywhere) is a secure NHS video call service which is being used across NHS Scotland. This gives us an additional way of supporting you, alongside phone calls, clinics and home visits. If we thought that a video appointment may be beneficial, we would check you are happy and able,

Weight Management Webinars

A series of patient education webinars developed by NHS weight management and community dietetic teams to work through at your own pace. Includes videos on balanced eating, stress management and overcoming your inner critic.

Making a bottle feed

Before making up a formula feed you must ensure that your equipment is correctly washed and sterilised so that you are reducing the risk of your baby getting an infection. We cannot avoid germs; they live in our bodies, on our skin and on the surfaces around us e.g beds, worktops, plates etc. Some of these

Orthopaedics

We are focused on creating the very best patient experiences and outcomes. Experiences that empower patients, clinicians and colleagues to work together and imagine new possibilities for orthopaedic and trauma treatment and care. Building on our inspirational history and drawing  together talent, research, resources, infrastructure and investment, we are a community that aims to develop

The new school nursing role

Introducing the new School Nursing Service in Lothian… Society is changing and so are the needs of children and young people. The Scottish Government has refocused the roles of School Nurses and Health Visitors in Scotland to support its goal of making Scotland the best place to grow up. The new school nursing aims to support

Thoughts and Pain

Psychologists who study pain have found that living with chronic pain can change the way you think about yourself and the world around you.

Pharmacies

Christmas & New Year 2023-24 – Local Pharmacy Opening Hours If you have a minor illness a community pharmacy should be your first stop.  They can help with: Pharmacy teams are experts in medicines and can provide help and advice quickly without an appointment.  If needed, they can refer you onto other healthcare teams. How

Worries About Going Out (Agoraphobia)

Agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations from whichΒ the person sees that escape may be difficult or embarrassing.

Are You Searching in the Correct Section?

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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NHS Lothian News and Media

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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