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