- Blood Borne Virus Services
We are coming to do a BBV testing drop in clinic on Wednesday 22rd January at Portobello practice. Testing will include Hepatits B, C and HIV. BBV transmission risks include: Travel to a ‘high risk’ country Blood transfusion pre 1996 Unprotected sex Homemade tattoos/piercings Previous/current substance use Lived in prison As part of the world… Read more: Blood Borne Virus Services - Respiratory Support
Asthma Asthma is a long-term condition caused by inflammation of the airways in the lungs. Asthma is well controlled in most people most of the time. It shouldn’t restrict your daily life (including your sleep) in any way. COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collection of lung diseases. It includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema… Read more: Respiratory Support - Winter illness
If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people. If you do need to leave home, wear a well-fitting face covering. Please follow NHS Scotland Guideline before you contact you GP surgeryhttps://www.nhsinform.scot/winter-illness - Hope Park Counselling Centre
Hope Park Counselling Centre offers person centred and/or psychodynamic counselling to residents in the Edinburgh area, aged 16 and over. The centre is part of the University of Edinburgh and is a practice and research centre for counsellors in training. Our counsellors are drawn from a wide international background, some of whom have English as a second… Read more: Hope Park Counselling Centre - Flu Vaccine 2024
Who will be offered the flu vaccine The flu vaccine is offered to adults who are most at risk of getting seriously ill from flu. Older adults and people with certain health conditions are more at risk of flu-related complications and need extra protection, even if their health condition is mild or well managed. Why… Read more: Flu Vaccine 2024 - NHS Lothian Electronic Letter
Letters from NHS Lothian sent electronically We’re moving over to sending letters electronically meaning you can view your administration letters on your mobile phone, tablet or computer. Across NHS Lothian we send a high volume of letters by post each month. To help us reach patients quicker, reduce costs and reduce the environmental impact, we… Read more: NHS Lothian Electronic Letter - Self Blood Pressure Monitoring
Why monitor your blood pressure at home? WHEN to take a reading HOW to take a reading What should my blood pressure be? When Should I See The Doctor Or Healthcare Assistant?