A strategy for managing the catastrophic thoughts people tend to have during a panic attack.
What do I share with the G.P if I think I have an Eating Disorder? We know that many people can feel embarrassed about having an eating disorder or feel that their problem is not a “real” eating disorder because they are not underweight or a young woman. In our service in Lothian, at least
This self-help guide is intended for people with mild-to-moderate mental health issues.
Each individual mother and baby will begin to start breastfeeding at a different time. Many things can affect when a baby starts feeding such as the gestation and health of the baby, the baby’s energy levels, past illnesses and experiences, as well as the mother’s health and how often a mother can be in the
Our research integrates clinical and laboratory research with the aim of innovating and trialling new treatments for Parkinson’s and related conditions. We are committed to involving people in research and are dependent upon people volunteering their time to help us. Join Our Research RegisterIf you wish to join our secure register of people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s, who
Eating disorders are a group of problems that change someone’s attitude towards food and their body in a way that influences what they do and their eating habits. People with eating disorders spend a lot of time thinking about their weight and body shape, and they may do things like restrict what they eat, binge eat, or exercise more than is healthy. Extreme changes in eating habits and behaviour can negatively affect many areas of life, including a person’s physical health, mental health, and social functioning.
Going home from hospital after surgery is a really positive step in your recovery. It means you can continue increasing the amount you are moving and start returning to normal activities. During your time in hospital you will have received excellent support from a whole range of professionals. For some people, going home may be
Increasing physical activity and exercise are an important part of recovering from a cardiac event. There are lots of positive effects for both physical and psychological wellbeing, and these can significantly reduce the risk of future problems. Building up activity and exercise following a cardiac event can be challenging and sometimes even a bit scary.
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.
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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Information on Dentists, GPs, Opticians, Pharmacies and an A-Z of healthcare services provided by NHS Lothian.
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Details of our NHS Board, strategies, accounts, planning, key documents and Freedom of Information requests.
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Information for our Staff including Staff Benefits, Staff Networks, Staff Support and Professional Education sites.
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