Useful Information

Below you will find links to useful information about various topics. For COVID related information, please scroll down to the COVID section on this page.

Barclay Plus (Implanon and Coil Service)

Citizen’s Advice Edinburgh Details

NHS Lothian’s Care Homes Website

NHS Lothian Waiting Times

Connect Here community resources directory for patients with long term conditions

Macmillan Cancer Support – Improving the Cancer Journey Service

Macmillan Cancer Support Leaflet

At risk of homelessness? We can help.

Asbestos Action – Help and advice for those with an asbestos-related condition

Keeping Warm for Less This Winter

Telephone Scam Alert

Keep Antibiotics Working

ELCA – Alcohol Counselling

Age Scotland – Dementia and Memory Support

Dementia – ‘Starter Pack’ Resources

Dementia – Further resources – sequel to the ‘starter pack’ information

Coming Into Hospital for Patients with Dementia

Get the Right Care in the Right Place

Urgent Care

List of useful local and online resources

Maggie’s Centre Edinburgh

Safer Communities – Safer Scotland

Minor Injuries Assessment – Ask MIA

Take Home Naloxone Poster

Information Sheet – Fighting Male Cancer (Orchid)

COVID-19 Information, Advice, etc.

LFD and PCR Tests Explained (videos)

Covid Vaccine Exemption Certificates

Informational Videos in Various Languages

Covid 19 Vaccination for Carers

COVID-19 Vaccine Information Leaflet (AstraZeneca)

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Covid Vaccine – What to Expect

Covid Vaccine Leaflet (Adults)

Post Covid Rehab Advice

Post COVID Poster advice line

Carer Support FAQs – COVID 19

Date published: 19th July, 2019
Date last updated: 7th September, 2023