Health and Social Care in Scotland
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Health and Social Care in Scotland:Search for Local Organisations
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| Organisation | Description |
|---|---|
| ME Research UK | Aims: To commission and fund high-quality scientific (biomedical) investigation into the causes, consequences and treatment of ME. Services provided: ME Research UK provides high quality information on all aspects of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic… |
| MECOPP Carers Centre | Aims: To assist minority ethnic carers in accessing support and services appropriate to their caring situations. Services provided: Advocacy and case work support Advice and information Asian carers helpline number is  0131 467 2997 Individual and grou… |
| Medical Research Council | Administration of government funding for medical research |
| Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency | MHRA regulates medicines and medical devices in the UK |
| Medicines for Children | Website providing information leaflets specifically about the use of medicines in children |
| Medoris | Description of service and products sold: MEDORIS is a provider of specialist care products for positioning and pressure care, dementia, incontinence, end of life care, learning difficulties and special needs. Ten years’ continuing practical experience… |
| Men’s Advice Line | A confidential helpline for all men experiencing domestic violence by a current or ex-partner |
| Meniere’s Society | Aims: We’re here to help people with inner ear (vestibular) disorders. We provide essential support and information to enable people to cope positively and get the right diagnosis. We are a voice for sufferers within the medical community and raise awa… |
| Milan (Senior Welfare Organisation) Ltd | Aims: Provide services for people over 50 years of age from Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Mauritian communities living in Edinburgh and the Lothians which meet their social, cultural, recreational, language and care needs. Services provided: Infor… |
| Minority Ethnic Health Inclusion Services (MEHIS) NHS Lothian | MEHIS Aims to Improve the health and wellbeing of all minority ethnic communities, including refugees and asylum seekers across Lothian. Provide a multi-lingual Link-worker / Advocacy service. Address health inequalities. Encourage best practice and ra… |