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Defibrillators

As we move forward with our ever-changing world. It is important we constantly update our community with new information. Forward Mid would like to share with our community information on Public Defibrillators.

A Defibrillators is a device that delivers high energy electric shocks to the heart of someone in Cardiac Arrest. This high-energy shock is called Defibrillation and it is an essential part in trying to save the life of someone in Cardiac Arrest.

Most people who survive will have required a shock from a Defibrillators to correct the chaotic heart rhythm, the earlier a shock is given the better the persons chance of survival. Studies have shown that a shock delivered within 3 minutes of Cardiac Arrest provides the best chance of survival.

Who can use a public defibrillator?

Anyone can. There are clear instructions on how to use the public Defibrillator and attach Defibrillator pads. It will then assess the heart rhythm and at that point instruct the user on how to administer a shock if it is needed. You cannot deliver a shock accidentally. The technology inside the Defibrillator will only allow to shock if it is needed.

Where can a Defibrillator be found?

Defibrillators are located in workplaces and public spaces; they are known collectively as public access defibrillators (PAD’s) as anyone can use them.

If you need to use a Defibrillator in an emergency, the 999 call handler will often know where the closest one is and inform you. You can request someone to collect it. By performing CPR and using a Defibrillator you’ll give someone the best chance of survival.

If someone is having a Cardiac Arrest there are 3 critical steps.

By switching on the defibrillator, it will immediately start to give a series of visual and verbal prompts, informing you of what you require to do. Follow the prompts.

How to use:-

Only 1 in 12 of people who experience a Cardiac Arrest will survive. There are currently around 3500 public access defibrillators (PAD’s) in Scotland.

Location of public access defibrillators (PAD’s) in Midlothian For more information:- : www.defibfinder.uk/ If the defibrillators is not working or damaged please report to : www.defibfinder.uk/ contact page

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Dentists

Midlothian Scotland Dentists

Bonnyrigg

Bonnyrigg dental care : bonnyriggdentalcare.co.uk/
Unit 3 Staiside Court,
Bonnyrigg, EH19 3PZ

: 0131 663 3370

Helen MacNeil : www.macneil-dental.co.uk
64 High Street,
Bonnyrigg, EH19 2AB

: 0131 663 9271

Old Orchard Dental : oldorcharddental.co.uk/
59 High Street,
Bonnyrigg, EH19 2DB

: 0131 663 8800

Dalkeith

Bosco Dental Studio : www.boscodental.com/
Unit 3, 25 Thorny Crook Gardens,
Dalkeith, EH22 2RF

: 0131 654 9316

Mayfield Dental : mayfield.dentalpractice/
1 Mayfield Place
Dalkeith, EH22 5EE

: 0131 663 2097

Midlothian Dental : midlothian-practice.edan.io
Edinburgh Rd
Dalkeith, H22 1JZ

: 0131 660 9518

Mochrie W F
21 High St
Dalkeith, EH22 1JB

: 0131 663 2431

SR Dental Care : www.srdentalcare.co.uk/
25A South St,
Dalkeith, EH22 1AH

: 0131 660 1315

Gorebridge

Family Dental : thefamilydentalpractices.co.uk/
19-21 Main Street,
Gorebridge, EH23 4BX

: 01875 820 483

Loanhead

Loanhead Dental : www.loanheaddental.com/
50 Fountain Place,
Loanhead, EH20 9DU

: 0131 440 1161

Newtongrange

Newtongrange Dental : newtongrangedentist.com
5 Station Road,
Newtongrange, EH22 4NB

: 0131 654 2377

Penicuik

Ballantine Dental : www.ballantinedental.co.uk/
91A John Street,
Penicuik, EH26 8AG

: 01968 675 586

Magliveras Dental : www.magliverasdentalcare.com/
16 Bridge Street,
Penicuik, EH26 8LN

: 01968 672 922
: 01968 674 322

Penicuik Dental Centre : penicuik-dental-centre/
38 High Street,
Penicuik, EH26 8HU

: 01968 674 322

Scottish Orthodontics : scottishorthodontics.com/
21 The Square.
Penicuik, EH26 8LH

: 01968 672 922
: 01968 674 322

Roslin

Roslin Dental
6 Main Street
Roslin, EH25 9LE

: 0131 448 0367

Emergency

NHS Edinburgh City, East & Mid Lothian Emergency Dental Service

If you are registered with a dentist, please contact your own surgery for advice or to arrange emergency treatment.

Unregistered adults 16+: Chalmers Clinic

: 0131 536 4800

If you require advice on dental pain

NHS24 : 111

Not all dental practices are wheelchair accessible. Some dental practices offer home visits for house bound patients this information is not advertised and requires assessments.

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Medical Practices

Bonnyrigg Health Centre

109-111 Bonnyrigg High Street, Bonnyrigg EH19 2ET.

Dalhousie Medical Practice
: www.dalhousiemedicalpractice.co.uk

: 0131 370 3999

Quarryfoot Medical Practice
: www.quarryfoot.co.uk

: 0131 537 9828

Strathesk Medical Group
: www.stratheskmedicalpractice.co.uk

: 0131 537 9333

Dalkeith Medical Practice

24-26 St Andrew Street, Dalkeith, EH22 1AP.

: www.dalkeithmedical.co.uk/

: 0131 561 5500

Danderhall Medical Practice

85 Newton church Road, Danderhall, EH22 1LX.

: newbattlemedicalgroup.co.uk/

: 0131 654 1079

Gorebridge, Newbyres Medical Group

15 Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4TP.

: www.newbyresmedicalgroup.co.uk

: 01875 820 405

Loanhead Medical Practice

Loanhead Centre George Ave Midlothian, EH20 9LA

: www.loanheadpractice.co.uk

: 0131 440 0149

Mayfield Newbattle Medical Group

Blackcot, Mayfeild, Dalkeith, EH22 4AA.

: newbattlemedicalgroup.co.uk/

: 0131 663 1051

Pathhead Medical Centre

210 Main Street, Pathhead, EH37 5PP.

: www.pathheadmedicalcentre.co.uk/

: 1875 320 302

Penicuik Eastfield Medical Practice

Eastfield Farm Road, Penicuik, EH26 8EZ.

: www.eastfieldmedicalpractice.co.uk/

: 1968 675 576

Penicuik Medical Practice

37 Imrie Place, Penicuik,EH26 8HY.

: www.penicuikhealthcentre.co.uk

: 01968 672 612

Roslin Medical Practice

122 Penicuik Road, Roslin, EH25 9NT.

: www.roslinmedicalpractice.co.uk/

: 0131 440 2043

Travel Clinic

Elphinstone Wing, Carberry, Musselburgh, EH21 8PW

: www.healthlink360.org/

: 0131 653 6767

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Health in Mind

Feeling low, anxious, or stressed and want to make changes? Why not arrange a call with Midlothian AccessPoint. It could be 30 minutes well spent.

Please note that the Access Point is not a crisis or emergency service.

When and where:

Appointments are carried out over the phone. It’s important for you to have a safe, confidential space for the appointment.

Morning and afternoon appointments are available Monday-Friday.

Contact details:

Please leave a voicemail with the team secretary on

: 0131 225 8508.

Health in Mind,
Unit 40/4, Hardengreen Business Park 1,
Dalhousie Road,
Eskbank EH22 3NX

You will receive a call back within 10 working days to arrange your appointment.

: www.health-in-mind.org.uk
: www.facebook.com/healthinmindscotland
: Health_in_Mind

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Midlothian Community Hospital

Midlothian Community Hospital provides many important health care services for the Midlothian area. It is located at Mayshade South, Bonnyrigg (close to the A7 Hardengreen roundabout). The Community Hospital allows people to receive more services and have better facilities at the heart of their community, without having to travel tohospitals. It has a free car park including 20 disabled parking bays. East Coast Buses 139 enter the hospital grounds and set down/uplift from very close to the main hospital entrance daytime Monday-Saturday. East Coast Buses 140/141 [operating 7 days a week including evenings] stop on Bonnyrigg Road at the main entrance to the hospital grounds. Lothian Buses 29 stops at Tesco Hardengreen which is a short walk from the Midlothian Community Hospital Via railway walkway and over the A7 bridge. The walkway is not joined up. At kirkmess & Innes car park the footpath joins a farm track for about 50 meters. this section is not maintained. Midlothian Community Hospital DOES NOT have an accident and emergency department.The nearest A&E department is at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh or, for children under 13, the Royal Hospital for Sick Children Little France, Edinburgh.

The Midlothian community hospital provides 88 beds – 40 beds for frail elderly continuing care beds and 48 beds for frail elderly mental health beds. These include 24 assessment beds for older people with mental health problems and 24 continuing care beds for older people with mental health problems.

Outpatient Services

There is a range of outpatients and community services provided at Midlothian Community Hospital for patients who have been referred by their GP or other specialist. Midlothian Health and Social Care tries to encourage services to hold clinics in Midlothian that would otherwise be difficult to get to, or that meets a local need.

The Midlothian community hospital also includes a day hospital for older people with mental health problems, a dedicated physiotherapy and occupational therapy service, an out-patient department, including x-ray service, child health clinics, Immunisations clinics Covid 19 booster, Shingles, Pneumococcal and RSV Programme by appointment only. Book an appointment online at : vacs.nhs.scot/csp and a range of other health services. Lothian’s GP Out-of-Hours service (Lothian Unscheduled Care Service).

The Midlothian community hospital also has a community garden, which is managed by the Cyrenians and local volunteers. Anyone is welcome to visit the garden. Produce from the garden is often available for sale at the hospital reception. If you would like to volunteer at the garden please contact : MCHGardens@cyrenians.scot or : 07772 886746.

Midlothian Community Hospital
70 Eskbank Rd,
Bonnyrigg, Dalkeith EH22 3ND
: 0131 454 1001

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Home First

Home First brings together different types of support to allow you to recover at home. This will help to maintain your independence. A hospital is the best place for medical checks and treatments. But, it’s not the best place to recover once you’re well enough to go home.

Recovering at home can reduce the risk of getting an infection let you return to some parts of your usual routine. Your treatment and discharge from hospital will depend on your needs, The team in the hospital will work with you and your family or friends, carer to discharge you by this date. You will only be discharged from hospital when your healthcare team have agreed you are fit to continue your recovery either: at home, or care home. Following an assessment you maybe offered care at home from the H@H Team.

: www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/access/home-first/

A Falls Assistant enables you to self assess : www.fallsassistant.org.uk/

Age Scotland provides a falls prevention at : www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/exercise/falls-prevention/

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NHS Lothian
Midlothian Hospital at Home

Who are we?

Hospital at Home (or H@H) is a multidisciplinary acute care team, made up of NHS Lothian Doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Staff Nurses and Clinical Support Workers.

What do we do?

Patients will be seen urgently in their own home or care home as an alternative to being admitted to hospital, or as an early supported discharge from hospital if they need ongoing medical or nursing support.

We will carry out assessments, investigations and diagnose illness. We will provide the treatment interventions and rehabilitation thatn they need. We will discuss patient goals with them and their families to help plan their future care.

The team will only need to be involved with our patients for a short period. This may range from one visit or many visits over a number of weeks depending on what they need.

Midlothian Community Hospital
70 Eskbank Road
Dalkeith, EH22 3ND
Please refer via the Flow Centre::
Contact us on: : 03000 13 4000 (Option 1 then Option 4)

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Midlothian Health and Social Care

Midlothian Integration Joint Board (IJB) is a planning and decisionmaking body created by Midlothian Council and NHS Lothian that plans and directs some local health and social care services. We are responsible for a budget that we receive from Midlothian Council and NHS Lothian and our Strategic Plan guides how we allocate this money to Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) services.

WE PLAN HEALTH & CARE SERVICES FOR

98,260

PEOPLE IN THEIR HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY & IN HOSPITALS

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

ADULT SOCIAL
WORK;

CARE
HOMES

A&E
 

COMMUNITY
HOSPITAL

DAY
SERVICES ;

END OF LIFE
CARE

VACCINATIONS
 

ALLIED HEALTH PROFFESIONALS

CARE
AT HOME

JUSTICE
 

MENTAL
HEALTH

COMMUNITY
NURSES

SUPPORT FOR
CARERS

AIDS &
ADAPTIONS

PRIMARY
CARE;

REHAB &
RECOVERY

We meet regularly and our Board includes members from NHS Lothian and Midlothian Council, the Third Sector, staff, and people who represent the interests of people and communities, people who experience our services, their families, and carers.

You can find out more about our work on the Midlothian Health and Social Care website : www.midlothian.gov.uk/mid-hscp/site/index.php

Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership

Midlothian Health and Social care Partnership (HSCP) oversees the design and delivery of services on behalf of Midlothian IJB. This includes two hosted services, Dietetics and Adults with Complex and Exceptional Needs, who deliver care to people across the whole Lothian region.

You can find out more about our services on the HSCP section of the Midlothian Health and Social Care website You can also find us on social media

: www.facebook.com/MidlothianHSCP/
: X.com@MidlothianHSCP

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Optician

Specsavers is the only high street brand to offer a nationwide home visit service for both opticians and audiology. With our specially trained visiting professionals, you can expect a first-class experience. While a home test may differ slightly from what you’d receive in-store, we’re proud to deliver the same high standards and quality of care.

What are Home Visits?

We understand that not everyone is able to travel to visit their local optician or audiologist. That’s why for those who are eligible, Specsavers can provide a free NHS-funded eye test or hearing test in private homes, care homes or sheltered accommodations.

Our mobile team provide essential care, from routine eye or hearing tests to updating glasses prescriptions, in the comfort of their own homes. We make sure that your home visit is tailored to your specific needs, and conducted with the same care and attention that you would expect in one of our stores.

To Check if you are eligable : www.specsavers.co.uk/home-visits/eligibility

Antonio Giordano works with Peter Brooks. He runs his own Domiciliary Eyecare (home visit) business. Peter Brooks.are delighted to recommend his services to our own housebound patients. For more information contact Peter Brooks : 0131 660 1415

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Midlothian Wellbeing Team

What the wellbeing team can offer:

For further information Contact:
Sandra Mackenzie: : 07876 035 660

Emma Holland : 0131 656 7346 (Wellbeing Administrator)

The Wellbeing Team is a partnership between Thistle Foundation and NHS Lothian and Midlothian Health and Social Care.

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NHSNational Health Service 24

When should I call NHSNational Health Service 24?

If your GP surgery is closed and you are too ill to wait until it re-opens, phone NHS 24 Scotland : 111 or (BSL speakers, use : contactscotland-bsl.org/). If you phone us, we will ask you where you are phoning from and why you have phoned. This will help NHS24 Scotland make sure you get the right help. When NHS24 Scotland know why you have phoned NHS24 Scotland will put you through to a health professional. They will talk to you about your symptoms and tell you what care they think you need. They might suggest that you treat yourself at home, that you see a doctor or another health professional or, in some cases, they might call an ambulance for you.

NHS Scotland Helpline run by Patient Advice & Support Service - : 0800 917 2127 If you think your life is in danger and you need an emergency ambulance, always phone 999. If you are looking for urgent advice on caring for yourself, you can visit www.nhs24.scot/ and use our Self-help Guide which will help to direct you to the right care.

When you call NHSNational Health Service 24

You will hear a message explaining that all calls are recorded as part of your patient record and may be used anonymously for research purposes.

Your call will then be answered by a highly trained call handler. The call handler will introduce themselves and ask you clear questions that are easy to follow. We do not have access to your GP medical record, so the details we ask for are important in case we need to get you help quickly or we need to call you back. This part of the call will take a couple of minutes.

You will be asked to provide the following details about yourself or the person you are calling for:

If a doctors has to attend.

Most records are now stored on the NHSNational Health Service computer database and can be accessed by the doctor that is attending you. If a doctor does have to attend you please be patient as your records may be long and they may need to be read more than once.

What pharmacies provide:

If you are registered with a GP in Scotland your community pharmacist can provide a minor ailment service. Your pharmacist can offer advice and can generate the paperwork and supply you with a limited source of medication.

Many pharmacies are open when your GP surgery is shut (evenings, weekends and on public holidays). You don’t even need to make an appointment to speak to your local pharmacist.

Your local pharmacist provides lots of services and can help if you need help with a minor ailment service.

If you think that someone’s life is at risk you should call : 999 right away.

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NHS Pharmacy First Scotland

NHS Pharmacy First Scotland is an NHS service provided by your local community pharmacy. If you have a minor illness, a pharmacy is the first place you should go for advice.

Further details : 0800 22 44 88 or visit: www.nhsinform.scot

Get the right care when and where you need it:

Self Care

Hangovers, coughs, colds, grazes, small cuts, sore throats plus many other minor illnesses and injuries can be treated at home with over-the-counter medicine and rest.

Pharmacy/Chemist

Can give you advice on your condition provide a range of medication if you need it, or refer you to another healthcare professional if they think this is necessary.set up a Patient Medication Record (PMR) to make a note of any advice and treatment they give you

No appointment is needed and most pharmacies have a private consulting area.

GP/Doctors’ Surgery

GPs & nurses deal with a range of health problems.

Minor Injuries Units

They are usually led by nurses. No appointment is needed.

A&E/ 999

Is for emergencies, serious or life-threatening situations. Severe bleeding, breathing difficulties, severe chest pain, unconciousness.

Still unsure which service is best! get advice on :111

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Podiatry

The Podiatry service provides a high quality, fully comprehensive foot health service for conditions affecting the lower limb. We assess, treat and advise patients with foot health disorders in order to maintain and maximise their quality of life and so encourage a healthy active life with feet that function normally and without discomfort.

When is the Service Open?
Monday to Thursday 08:30 hrs. to 17:00 hrs
Friday 08:30 hrs to 16:00 hrs

The Service is available, regardless of age, for those with a podiatric/medical need. All new patients must attend an assessment appointment at one of the clinics listed below.

Patients who are housebound may be treated at home. This means that the patient is unable to leave their home on any regular basis, without the assistance of Healthcare or Social Care personnel using an ambulance or patient transport vehicle. If the patient is able to leave their home on a regular basis to visit the doctor, hairdresser or shops, either alone or with the assistance of a friend or relative, we will expect them to visit their local clinic. Home visit patients must be referred by the GP or District Nurse.

NHS Lothian Podiatry Department - : www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/Podiatry.pdf Use link to download form, Patients can self refer for a clinic visit by filling out an application form. GP's or other health care professionals can also make referrals if they wish.

At the first appointment, A full podiatric assessment will be undertaken. A treatment plan will be negotiated with the patient. The outcome of this could be:

Biomechanics

This clinic assesses the lower limb and foot. If appropriate, an supportive insole can be prescribed to correct or limit abnormal foot function. This service is not generally appropriate where arthritic changes have taken place.

Nail surgery

In some cases, painful nails can be partially or completely removed under local analgesia. The nail bed is destroyed using phenol.

Diabetic clinics

Diabetic patients who attend our clinics receive an annual foot assessment in line NHS Lothian Guidelines. Higher risk patients may be seen more often. Low risk patients should not be referred to the service but seen within their GP practice.

Appliance laboratory

The Podiatry Department has a fully equipped laboratory for the manufacture of prescription insoles. Simple footwear modifications are also undertaken.

Midlothian Assessment Centres

Your assessment will take place within a Midlothian Medical practice building.

For enquiries about the service, please contact : 0131 536 1627

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The Smart Centre

The Smart Centre provides a wide range of rehabilitation technology services for the South East of Scotland, covering Lothian, Fife and the Borders. These include mobility and postural services (wheelchairs and special seating), prosthetics, orthotics, environmental controls, blue badge independent mobility assessment (Edinburgh only), custom design service, a disabled living centre and gait analysis service. We provide a national driving assessment service.

ORTHOTICS

The Orthotics team can prescribe and supply a wide range of Orthotics devices including footwear (made to measure and shoe alterations) insoles, ankle foot orthoses, knee braces, upper limb orthoses and spinal braces.

PROSTHETICS

The Prosthetics team assess, design and fit custom made Protheses (artificial limbs) appropriate to individual patients and their needs. The Prosthetists provide ongoing care and support to ensure patients can get the most out of their prosthesis.

WHEELCHAIR AND SEATING

The wheelchair and seating team assesses for and provides children’s buggies and manual and powered wheelchairs. If required the team can also fit these with pressure relieving cushions, postural supports, and custom contoured seats.

DRIVING ASSESSMENT

The driving assessment team offers assessment and advice on driving to people with disabilities, or medical conditions and also to referring GP’s, hospital Doctors and the DVLA on an individuals medical fitness to drive.

GAIT ANALYSIS

The Gait analysis team measures and analyses the walking of children, young people and adults using specialist high tech equipment to obtain information on the movements of the limbs and the actions of the muscles.

DISABLED LIVING CENTRE

The disabled (or independent) Living Centre (DLC) is a place where you can get free and impartial information and advice about equipment which can assist people who due to age, disability or illness have difficulty undertaking activities daily.

Open Monday – Thursday : 08:30hrs – 16:30hrs
Friday : 08:30hrs – 16:00hrs
Saturday and Sunday Closed

CONTACT NUMBERS:

All Services 0131 537 9177 then select :-
Option 1: Wheelchair and Seating or Custom Design Service
Option 2: Orthotics Service
Option 3: Prosthetics Service
Option 4: Driving Assessment Service
Option 5: Disabled Living Centre
Option 6: Environmental Control Service
Option 7: Blue Badge Service Edinburgh Only
Option 8: Gait Analysis
Option 9: SMART Centre Reception

Smart Centre
Astley Ainslie Hospital
133 Grange Loan
Edinburgh
EH9 2HL

: www.smart.scot.nhs.uk

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