Physical health is important to all of us - being unwell even
for a short time can have a huge impact on our ability to function
on a daily basis.
Long-term physical health issues and/or shorter-term untreated
ones frequently contribute to our mental health and wellbeing, and
can lead to us withdrawing from activities we used to
enjoy.
The simple message is get it treated as soon as you can, so you
can get on with making the most of life.
The first point of contact should be your GP. If you are
not registered locally, try to find a GP in the
local area and register with a surgery near you. The process
is relatively easy, and reception staff at community healthcare
centres are trained to assist you in this process.
If you are not sure or do not have access to a GP practice or
health centre, Veterans First Point is able to arrange an
appointment with a GP locally in Edinburgh. By making
contact, we will be able to ensure you are signposted to the
relevant service as quickly as possible.
Alternatively the following contacts should be considered:
NHS
24
08454 242424
Minor
Injuries
Clinic
0131 537 1330/1331
Emergency or acute life-threatening
situation 999 request an ambulance
Routine health care - via your local health centre
or GP surgery
Edinburgh Access
Practice
0131 240 2810
Accident and
Emergency New
Royal Infirmary Edinburgh (Little France)
(for serious accident
and
Western General Hospital Edinburgh (Crewe toll)
emergency
only) St
John's Hospital Livingston
Well Woman
Clinic
0131 332 7941
G.U.M. clinic (sexual health and
testing)
0131 536 2103
Gay Men's Health
Line 0131
558 9444
Hepatitis C, advice, support and
counselling 0870 242 2467
for public and
professionals
www.hepcentre.org.uk
C Plus - a Lothians based advice and
help 0131 478
7929
centre for those needing a
confidential
0131 478 7928 (fax)
information and support service for hepatitis C;
part funded by NHS Lothian and City of Edinburgh
Council Drug and Alcohol Team
www.mainliners.org.uk
cplus@hepcentre.org.uk (email)
A new and innovative organisation helping those with lost limbs
is called Horseback UK. This charity
has initially worked with Royal Marines and is based in the
Cairngorm National Park to help promote the physical and
psychological recovery.
A further link to what developments are happening within the NHS
and Military Medicine can be found by going to their partnership
website.
Click Here to link.
There is also a very useful source of information on the
NHS Evidence website.
this is a useful guide for those working in health and social care
to access a wide range of helath information to help them deliver
quality patient care. Click here to
link.