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NHS Scotland β Lothian Region
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π Scotland-specific: All NHS prescriptions in Scotland are free of charge β unlike England. Eye tests are also free for all. Dental treatment is free for under-18s, pregnant women, and those on low incomes.
Edinburgh Crisis Centre
24/7 mental health crisis support by phone.
π 24/7
NHS 24
Urgent medical advice and out-of-hours support.
π 24/7
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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh A&E
Major A&E and trauma centre.
π 51 Little France Crescent, EH16 4SA
π 24/7
999 β Life-threatening emergency
Heart attack, stroke, serious injury, unconscious person.
999
NHS 24 β Urgent but not emergency
Out-of-hours GP advice, urgent mental health, any time 24/7.
111
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh A&E
π 51 Little France Crescent, EH16 4SA
π 24/7
Major trauma centre, 24/7 A&E. Bus 67 from city centre.
Western General Hospital A&E
π Crewe Road South, EH4 2XU
π 24/7
A&E, specialist cancer and neurology services.
Lauriston Building β Minor Injuries Unit
π Lauriston Place, EH3 9YW
π MonβFri 8amβ8pm, SatβSun 9amβ5pm
Cuts, sprains, minor burns, broken bones. Much faster than A&E for non-emergencies.
St John's Hospital A&E (Livingston)
π Howden Road West, Livingston, EH54 6PP
π 24/7
Covers West Edinburgh and Lothians.