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Power of Attorney Day – Thursday 21st November!

In addition to Thursday being Carers Rights Day, it is also Power of Attorney Day!

Take a look at the handy one-page information leaflet.

Please take this opportunity to think about starting conversations with friends, family, and people you work with.  Find out more about Power of Attorney and how to get started:

My Power Of Attorney - Scotland

The website has a good range of materials including written information and short video content, and by clicking on the accessibility tab, there is direction to requesting materials in alternative formats if options on the website don’t suit.

Additional content will be shared through Midlothian Council and national POA campaign social media platforms.  You can: Like, Comment and Share from the platforms if you wish to do so.

https://twitter.com/starttalkingpoa

https://www.facebook.com/starttalkingpoa

https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-power-of-attorney/


Pension Credit

pension credit

Low Back Pain 

If you have pain in your lower back (including sciatica) you can now self-refer directly to a new digital support service which offers same-day appointments 24/7. The service is delivered by NHS Lothian’s clinical partner, Flok Health.

To self refer go to  Midlothian – Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (nhslothian.scot) then  click on the link for "Flok Health Register" 

 

Or click on Flok Health - Referral   -  You will  be directed to a digital appointment immediately.

For other conditions, or if you prefer to see or speak to a physiotherapist,  then  please contact  your GP practice and ask to see the advanced physiotherapist (GP APP). 

 

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Information for Ukrainian Patients

Poster

'We need urgent support' Scottish GPs have been pushed close to breaking point - Dr Iain Morrison

 


THE ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE HAS NOW MOVED! IT IS NOW LOCATED AT 50 LITTLE FRANCE CRESCENT, EDINBURGH, EH16 4TJ


DATA PROTECTION NOTICE

The Flu Campaign information

PLEASE NOTE THAT GP PRACTICES ARE NOT CARRYING OUT THESE VACCINATIONS THIS YEAR AND HAVE NO ACCESS TO UPDATE OR CHANGE THE APPOINTMENT SENT OUT TO YOU.

From 1st May 2022 all vaccines will be delivered by health and social care partnerships instead of GP practices. Immunisations provide vital protection to you and your family against illnesses which can be serious or even fatal. For more information on what vaccines you are eligible for, and how to access these, please visit NHS Lothian's website.

www.nhslothian.scot/healthinformation/immunisation

If you have any questions about the COVID VACCINATIONS please visit NHS Inform by clicking here, or call the national helpline 0800 030 8013 which is open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week’


COVID-19 Vaccine NHS Scotland Explainer Video.

Links for videos about UNDERSTANDING SELF ISOLATION AND SUPPORT

 

ARABIC https://vimeo.com/499658055

 

URDU https://vimeo.com/499709523

 

CANTONESE https://vimeo.com/499707761

 

BENGALI https://vimeo.com/499659376

 

MANDARIN https://vimeo.com/499661871

 

POLISH https://vimeo.com/499705668

 

KURDISH https://vimeo.com/499655706

 

ENGLISH https://vimeo.com/499653519

 

BSL https://vimeo.com/499649701

 

 

Links for videos about FLU VACCINE

 

Flu vaccine video links

 

Showcase

https://vimeo.com/showcase/7580776

Password: NHS

 

Arabic

https://vimeo.com/460216037/d0aaa6afe3

Download: https://player.vimeo.com/external/460216037.source.mp4?s=7bafae2502c7840a50fc36ad5029a1c1a1379380&download=1

 

Bengali

https://vimeo.com/460216589/9629f15828

Download: https://player.vimeo.com/external/460216589.source.mp4?s=491d959393df7ad90f112d5eeeaef3964348310a&download=1

 

BSL

https://vimeo.com/460217130/b156db27c1

Download: https://player.vimeo.com/external/460217130.source.mp4?s=8d1d81be7f8a1a3647097ed53a0a95c951bc439d&download=1

 

Cantonese

https://vimeo.com/460217706/f91745f127

Download: https://player.vimeo.com/external/460217706.source.mp4?s=786c0471ebbc2186dd6c8a89865b5ad8adcf89ee&download=1

 

English

https://vimeo.com/460218170/feb7cd9d80

Download: https://player.vimeo.com/external/460218170.source.mp4?s=78ac4e84bb677c52faf3ed39a6ab788519743180&download=1

 

Mandarin

https://vimeo.com/460218651/ba242144b3

Download: https://player.vimeo.com/external/460218651.source.mp4?s=f9387b20bc27c08bc4a74c23624f583d07795a1a&download=1

 

Polish

https://vimeo.com/460219098/47755b2c07

Download: https://player.vimeo.com/external/460219098.source.mp4?s=96c3b1a91cb2fd76f7d5287542838d9fcc2b0f38&download=1

 

Polish (GP)

https://vimeo.com/460503668/3fd628487d

Download: https://player.vimeo.com/external/460503668.source.mp4?s=bb8b6f094498b338fb6d339822deee127a397db7&download=1

 

Punjabi

https://vimeo.com/460219665/19008d0132

Download: https://player.vimeo.com/external/460219665.source.mp4?s=934b416d73707023bda5ae008f69ce7e753ccd4d&download=1

 

Urdu

https://vimeo.com/460220115/df820b9cf4

Download: https://player.vimeo.com/external/460220115.source.mp4?s=be69bfdec71d45ef817e843c1817213c8c1de7d2&download=1

 

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