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Trauma: When to Seek Professional Support

Recovering from the impact of trauma takes time. Everybody heals at their own pace and in their own way. But if months have passed since the events and your trauma reaction is getting in the way of your everyday life, you may need to get professional help.

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A-Z Gallery – Click on the poster title to enlarge the poster (Image will open in a new window) Last updated: September 2024

What Can You Say to Help Someone Who is Coping With Loss?

Most people are unsure what to say when someone’s been bereaved and sometimes this can feel overwhelming if you’re trying to support a friend or family member through their loss. You might feel worried about saying the wrong thing, or you might feel helpless or trapped in your own fears. But distancing yourself or not reaching out can lead people to feel even more isolated.

FAQs

1. Can I change or cancel my screening appointment? Yes, please call us on 0131 537 7400 or email us at ses.breastscreening@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk to change or cancel your appointment, this way we can offer your appointment time to someone else. 2. When will I receive my screening invite? Once every three years your GP practice will

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,

When Should I Go to a Doctor?

When Should I Go to a Doctor? A guide to health problems that should cause you to contact your doctor. When to See Your GP What Keeps Me Healthy Cervical Screening

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

Self-Help Guide for People who Self-Harm

A self-help guide people who deliberately harm themselves and wish to do something about it.

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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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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