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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)

What Could be Keeping You from Feeling Better?

Feeling low can affect your daily routine and behaviour, which in turn can lead to feeling even lower. A lack of energy or motivation can lead to you doing less, not completing your daily tasks and letting other people make decisions for you. You may notice that you become less and less active, don’t go out much, and neglect your favourite activities. This is the vicious cycle of low mood.

The Heart Manual – Key Evidence

Key studies: Due to the large number of studies involving the Heart Manual, the following highlights our core evidence​: National Guidelines: Professional Competence Guidance:

Helping a Loved One Cope with Loss and Bereavement

It can be difficult to know what to say or do when your loved one is coping with loss and bereavement. It’s normal to feel awkward or to worry that you’ll make things worse, but don’t let this stop you from being there for them.

Health Visiting Care

Your Health Visitor will make contact with you and arrange to visit when your baby is between 11 and 14 days old, further visits will be discussed with you and mutually agreed. To find out more about our health visiting service, see our health visiting website and leaflet: Health Visitors – NHS Lothian | Our Services

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

Our East Lothian Team

In East Lothian our Arts Therapists work across community based Mental Health Services, both adult services and services for children and young people as part of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), this includes support for older people in inpatient settings and care homes. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Art Psychotherapy: Molly

How to set up a Clinical or Academic Home

Clinical and Academic Homes Implementation Group The Clinical and Academic Homes Implementation Group leads the implementation and evaluation of the Framework.  The professional or academic lead for each organisation are an important first point of contact for anyone wanting to set up a Clinical or Academic Home or a Clinical/Academic Partnership. Name Representing Email Prof.

NHS Inform – Self Esteem Guide

This self-help guide is intended for people with mild-to-moderate mental health issues.

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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