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Working with Your Worries

Learn Tell me more Self-Assess Tools for self-assessing Do you sometimes think you worry too much?  If your worries often feel overwhelming or uncontrollable, then you may have a problem with worry. This can sometimes be called generalised anxiety.  If you’re having this sort of problem, you might recognise some of the common experiences described below.   How your body might feel Thoughts you might have Feelings you might have Things you might do If these sound familiar to you, you can

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Information for Clinical Staff

Please Note: The information contained within this section is under Copyright and has been prepared by the Scottish Liver Transplant Unit for the sole purpose of informing Medical Staff of the protocols and guidelines adopted within this specific unit and should not be freely distributed. How to access our service Clinical Protocols The following protocols

Living with Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease not yet curable, and so there are thousands of people throughout the country living with it. Although their lives will change in some regards, many people with Parkinson’s disease continue to remain physically and mentally very healthy. ​Parkinson’s UK is a UK-wide charity offering support to the people with Parkinons’s disease, and their

Loss and Bereavement

Learn Tell me more Self-Assess Tools for self-assessing Are you coping with loss and bereavement? Loss is something that everyone experiences at some point in their life. This may be because you’ve lost a loved one, or because you’ve experienced a difficult life event such as the loss of a relationship, loss of your health

Quality Improvement (QI) Information, Care Home Examples & Resources

The term quality improvement may sound a little intimidating but this page aims to dispel that feeling by giving you a basic introduction to quality improvement so you can understand more about it and what it involves. The page is divided into three sections “What is Quality Improvement” for an introduction to QI, an example

Extra Help – Bowel Screening

Extra Help Extra Help relating to Bowel Screening. Bowel Screening Online Form: Click here to access the online formPhone: 0800 0121 833 (textphone 18001 0800 0121 833)Email: TAY.scottishbowelscreening@nhs.scot When asking for a kit, please give your: Learning Disability Support Services For people with a learning disability who need support to attend an outpatient appointment in

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

Digital Listening Resources Music for Dementia radio is an online station that will play various songs from the decades. A good starting point is to perhaps choose the music from when a person was aged 10 -30 years old and gauge response to find which is best. There is also live radio which has different

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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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