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Please see advice on management of post radiotherapy skin reactions in breast cancer patients. Also, a useful guide for post surgery arm exercises has been included: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/post-r…

Hear from the FND experts at our next RefTalk. There will be a brief refresher on FND, how to share diagnosis, correct referral pathways, and much more. Also a dedicated time for Q&A. Register here: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/educat…

New page on Breast Cancer added to RefHelp outlining key information for primary care practitioners on diagnosis, referral, contacts, post surgery complications, post radiotherapy skin changes, bone health, managing menopausal symptoms, and much more: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/breast…

SPECIAL BUMPER EDITION of RefHelp’s e-bulletin - please check it out. It is dedicated to the recently updated Scottish Cancer Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer (SRGs) highlighting the summary of key changes made within Lothian. Read more here: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/news/r…

As per Scottish Cancer Referral Guidance, if weight loss is unintentional & >5% of body weight, then it is acceptable to include a strong clinical suspicion of weight loss in your referral. Detailed referral advice here: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guidel…

RefHelp's Cytosponge page renamed to Capsule Sponge. Please see the recently updated page here: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guidel…

95% of people with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma present with lymph node involvement. Detailed list of clinical features and investigations to be done is outlined on our new Lymphoma page. Please see here: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/lympho…

A big thank you to Tony Duffy & Juliet Spiller for an excellent presentation on Palliative Care. A special thanks to Lorna Porteous, Mo Alshaikly for chairing and our audience for their participation. Recording will soon be available on RefHelp #watchthispsace

Tonight’s RefTalks will cover Hot Topics in Palliative Care relevant to Primary care. Registration is still open! Join us: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/educat…

Radiotherapy commonly causes a skin reaction within the treated area. Breast cancer patients are considered at higher risk of skin changes and are routinely given creams to use throughout treatment & for two weeks afterward. Management & Referral info: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/post-r…

Please could you spare us a minute or two? We want to hear from you as we look to evaluate the impact of RefHelp & find ways to further improve. The survey is ANONYMOUS! To participate please visit: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/up-com… Thank you in advance for your time & valuable feedback!

RefTalks in March will be led by experienced Palliative Care Consultants sharing their insights and covering ‘FAQs’. A must attend session! Register now: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/educat…

Scottish Driving Assessment Service is a Scotland wide NHS service, recognised by DVLA, providing fitness to drive assessments & driving adaptation recommendations. Located at SMART Centre @ AAH accept direct referrals from DVLA & NHS health professionals. apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guidel…

Adults aged 18–65 years who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes within the past 0–6 years can be referred to either the National or Local Type 2 Diabetes Remission programme through SCI Gateway. For full details on the referral process, please see apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guidel…

RefTalks in March will be led by experienced Palliative Care Consultants sharing their insights and covering ‘FAQs’. A must attend session! Register now: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/educat…

Temporary non-availability of Helicobacter Pylori test kits, so a pause on submitting any samples to Lothian laboratories until further notification. Kits should become available again after 8th April 2026 but clinicians will be informed once this happens. apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guidel…

Guidance document on lab sample requesting in the event of electronic order system downtime added to RefHelp: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guidel…

Next RefTalks featuring Top Tips in Palliative Care for Primary Care. Register Now: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/educat…

Patients with progressive diabetes CKD with rising proteinuria & modifiable risk factors can be referred to Joint Renal Diabetes Clinics for intensive multifactorial intervention to help prevent progression to stage 4 CKD. Management & Referral info here: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guidel…

Virtual Clinic Advice RefHelp page now renamed to Telephone Interpreting Service. Please see revised page here: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/educat…