The NHS Lothian ME/CFS service provides support in the management of the physical, functional, cognitive, and emotional impacts of ME/CFS and provides patients with the self-management tools they need to optimise their potential for management or recovery from this long-term condition.
They are a multi-disciplinary team made up of Specialist Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Applied Psychology staff. The ME/CFS service offers patient-centred advice and support to help manage the effects this condition can have on an individual’s life.
Work with the service may include:
- Understanding Long Covid
- Engaging in activity monitoring and learning activity management strategies
- Identifying energisers and drainers
- Initiating good sleep practices
- Learning relaxation and stress management techniques
- Developing strategies to manage mood
- Exploring the use of stretches/gentle movement
- Improving communication
- Exploring adjustments to the environment and use of aids
- Flare up planning
Regions:
Conditions
Health and Social Care Services
Long Covid
Adults
Contact information
You can use the information below to get in touch with NHS Lothian ME-CFS Service