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For stop smoking support in your local area you can contact Quit Your Way on 0131 537 9914, or visit the website www.tinyurl.com/qywlothian . There is also a Facebook page- www.facebook.com/NhsLothianQuitYourWay/

This information sheet tells you about what happens when your doctor refers you to a hospital specialist. It covers waiting times, changing appointments and who to contact for more information.

The MS Society are here to support anyone who lives with or is affected by Multiple Sclerosis. And our Scotland Wellbeing Hub  is a one-stop-shop providing virtual information and support to help people manage their physical and mental well-being.   Below is a calendar of our upcoming online events for next month along with other online information/tools which your patients or colleagues may find of interest. There isContinue reading “MS Society Wellbeing Hub Scotland”

Group A streptococcus (GAS), also known as strep A is acommon bacteria which causes infections such as tonsillitisand scarlet fever. These symptoms are usually mild and rarelybecome serious. Strep A can however cause a rare, and more serious infectionknown as invasive Group A strep (iGAS). This happens whenGAS bacteria get into parts of the bodyContinue reading “Strep A – What you need to know”

We are aware there are rising concerns in the community about Group A streptococcus (Strep A) and Scarlet Fever. The below links were posted on Public Health Scotland’s Twitter feed:  Public Health Scotland website:  https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/news/2022/december/group-a-strep-in-scotland/ You can also find out more information about Scarlet Fever on NHS Inform here:  https://www.nhsinform.scot/…/infections…/scarlet-fever/

The cost of living is increasing rapidly and prices are rising at rates not seen since the 1970s, this includes energy bills, food, fuel and more. There is lots of information online about what financial support people are entitled to and how to apply at www.eastlothian.gov.uk/boost. East Lothian Council have also produced a guide toContinue reading “Boost Your Income”