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EMERGENCY: If the situation is life threatening, ring 999 If someone is unwell and cannot wait for the GP surgery to open, ring the confidential health advice and information service for Scotland 08454 24 24 24 If your GP is not linked to NHS 24, contact your local out-of-hours helpline Please note that the table below contains only a sample of the many useful websites that support physical and mental needs Our newest link: Swine Flu Vaccination Safety Study run by the University of Dundee |
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NHS 24 health info 8am - 10pm every day 0800 22 44 88 |
National Health Service Scotland | St. John's Hospital | |
| Royal Hospital for Sick Children | Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE) | The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion | |
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Armadale
Medical Practice
18 North St, Armadale, EH48 3QB 01501 730432 Fax 01501 730262
From May 2006 Telephone Consultations can also be booked for routine appointments 7 doctors based here. Open for enquiries: Mondays - Fridays, 8am - 6pm. Phone for surgery times. Catchment area: Armadale, Blackridge, Bathgate, Westfield, Torphichen and Whitburn. |
Community Health Care Services, North Street Clinic, Armadale, EH48 3QB 01501 730339
Building open: Monday - Thursday : 9.00am - 4.30pm Friday: 9.00am - 4.00pm. 4 Health Visitors based here. Baby milk available daily 9am - 4.15pm. Baby Clinics: Tuesdays 10.00am - noon with Health Visitor and Nursery Nurse; Fridays (weight only with Nursery Nurse) 1.00am - 12.30pm |
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Armadale Dentist Mr P Shields, Ochil View Dental Clinic, 4 Ochil View Square, Armadale, EH48 3EP 01501 731711 Full disabled access & toilet. From 4 January 2010, opening times: Mon - Fri: 8am - 8pm. |
Armadale Dentist Smiles Plus, 51A South Street, Armadale 01501 732724 Mon: 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm; Tues: 9am - 1pm, 2.pm - 6pm; Wed: 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm; Thurs: 9am - 1pm , 2pm - 7pm; Fri: 9am - 1.pm, 2pm - 5pm; Every second Sat: 9am - Noon. Full disabled access & toilet. |
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| West Lothian Support Groups |
Local
Directory: links and contact details Some links no longer work, but still useful for contact details |
Lothian Health Support Links | |
| Prescription charges and prepayment certificate costs | Illnesses and conditions |
(see also BiomedSearch)
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| Medicine Chest | Electronic Medicines Compendium |
Drugs, Herbs
and Supplements (US) Medical Dictionary (US) |
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Tippethill House, Whitburn by Armadale 01501 745917 |
GPs can now prescribe reading material in
addition to / as an alternative to medicine prescription, to patients with
emotional conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress Available at Armadale Library |
Home Safety Service Kits available free
to vulnerable people over 65 in West Lothian 01506 771770 |
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| National Hand Hygiene Campaign |
Support services (Lothian) includes ABICAS (Acquired Brain Injury Care And Support)
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West Lothian Community Health and Care | |
| Answer House Day Centre, Whitburn |
Parent/Carers
Support Group (Aspergers/ASD) 01501 732734 |
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| Special: Organisation which supports parents of children with autism launched April 2008 | West Lothian Learning Disability Team | SSAFA (Soldiers Sailors Air Force Families Association) Forces Help | |
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Childline
08001111 NSPCC 0808 800 5000 |
Action medical research for Children |
Child Death Helpline (for any person affected by a child's death) 0800 282986
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SANDS (Stillbirth and Neo-natal deaths Scotland) 0131 622 6263 |
Confidential Freephone Child Protection Line 0800 022 3222
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Crossreach Postnatal Depression Project 0131 538 7288
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National Childbirth Trust Information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood for parents and pregnant women in the West Lothian and Falkirk area |
(for bereaved people as well as those caring for bereaved people) |
Plagiocephaly Care | |
| The Breastfeeding Network |
NHS advice
Leaflets by theme and language |
Real Nappies Project | |
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Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service Info and registration: 0845 90 90 999 |
National Osteoporosis Society Facts sheets 01761 471771 |
Cervical Cancer and HPV | |
| Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | NHS Lothian Physiotherapy Advice for Knee Problems |
Lothian Repetitive
Strain Injury Support Group
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Crohn's
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NACC Scottish Groups | Osteoporosis | |
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British Red Cross First Aid Courses 01506 654 652 Unit B, Inchmuir Road, Whitehill Industrial Estate, Bathgate, EH48 2EP Transport; Skin camouflage; International message and tracing services; Medical equipment; First aid |
St. Andrew's Ambulance Association |
Sensory Resource Centre, St John's
Hospital, Livingston for those with visual and/or hearing difficulties 01506 774490 sensorycentre
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| Talking Newspapers for the Blind – Boomerang |
The
Scottish Council on Deafness
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Lipreading Group Armadale Community Centre Wednesdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm |
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Cancer Information Network For a free guide to benefits and financial help for people with cancer |
Carers, West Lothian
which has support and information for carers and details of 'Who Cares' courses 01506 771750 office |
Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living | |
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for children and young people with special needs
Signpost Disability West Lothian-Information and Advice Service
Advice for families with a disabled child
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NHS Lothian Diabetes
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NHS Lothian Diabetes Diabetes Clinics and Contacts West Lothian Diabetes UK Voluntary Support Group
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Epilepsy Support
West Lothian |
ME Scottish Links | Muscular Dystrophy Campaign | |
| West Lothian Women's Aid | Victim Support and other links including SPEAKEASY (Counselling and support service) |
Health Walks: The Black Moss Meander Put Your Best Foot Forward Project promotes short walks of 20 - 60 minutes covering 0.25 - 2 miles, which use local paths, woodland and parks to encourage a healthier lifestyle. |
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| Healthy Living Advice | West Lothian Food and Health Steering Group | Get Cooking | |
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Chest, Heart and Stroke Advice
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West Lothian Fibromyalgia Support Group phone (am) 0871 750 1723 (pm) 0871 750 1722 |
Myasthenia Gravis Association (MGA) | |
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Mental
Health and Well-being
for those affected by mental health issues |
West Lothian Mental Health Advocacy Project | ||
Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland West Lothian Branch01506 410959 |
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
Training (ASIST) run by Choose Life, Lothian Bi-monthly workshops offering two-day crisis intervention training programme 01506 773706 or 01506 773717 |
Samaritans | |
| HIV Scotland |
West Lothian ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
Self Help Group 01506 413570 |
Mental Health Advocacy Project for
people with mental health problems 01506 464173 |
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The National Association for People Abused in Childhood |
The Mesothelioma Damages Bill | Parkinson's Disease Society | |
| Breathing Space | Mood project, Whitburn and area | Meningitis and Septicaemia Symptoms | |
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Alcoholics Anonymous West Church Hall, Academy Street, Armadale, Saturdays 8pm
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West Lothian Drug Action Team's free directory of treatment & support services for those who have been affected, directly or indirectly, by substance misuse For a copy contact: 01506 777134 or e-mail: dat.admin@westlothian.gov.uk
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Stop Smoking Support Group Wednesdays, noon - 1pm, Armadale Community Centre Smoking Cessation Nurse: 01506 419666 ext 3000 Tobacco Issue Worker: 01506 430225 |
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Occupational Therapy Service West Lothian For assessment of need referral contact: Children and Adults up to 64: 01506 777 777 Adults over 65: 01506 776 700
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From 1 October 2006 Information about your emergency care summary / electronic health records NHS Helpline: 0800 22 44 88
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West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service | |
Garden Maintenance Scheme
01506 775000 |
Artlink Edinburgh
& Lothians info
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For details of the next Health Issues in the
Community Course,
telephone: 01506 771896
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| WRVS | Arthritis Research Campaign |
Relationship Problems? |
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West Lothian Family Support (Armadale) Mayfield Community House, 01501 44 66 54 Advice for anyone affected by someone else's substance abuse |
General
Medical Council 0845 357 3456
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Interested in helping to improve the
quality of healthcare services in West Lothian?
Why not join The Patient Council? 01506 419666 ext 2179 Tricia.Fraser |
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Did you know? Armadale Health Centre had 12,319 registered patients (2008 data)
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