Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # REH Patients Council (SCIO) Independent Collective Advocacy ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/news/) - [Patient Experience Project Reports – May 2019](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/may-2019/) - Our Patient Experience Project has now finished. The project aimed to strengthen the patient voice alongside our ongoing collective advocacy work. It asked people what it was like to be a patient in the REH and we want to thank everyone who took the time to share their experiences with us. Find out what what - [Patients Council Meetings 2019](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/patients-council-meetings-2019/) - PATIENTS COUNCIL MEETINGS 2019 – 2 – 4.00pm, the Hive Dates: 28 January 25 March 27 May – 1.30-3.30pm 29 July 30 September 25 November: Annual General Meeting 1.30 – 3pm, With refreshments - [Group Advocacy News - March 2019](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/group-advocacy-news-march-2019/) - Group Advocacy In January and February, patients continued to raise issues about life in the wider community beyond the hospital gates with us – issues around housing, accommodation, packages of support as well as common social and financial problems were raised frequently. Patients seem increasingly aware that the hospital is part of a wider system - [Forthcoming Events](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/forthcoming-events/) - Isla’s ‘Patient Voice’ Event @ The Hive Wednesday 8th May 2.30-3.30pm- Join us to discuss Isla’s findings with her QI ward events & what will happen next! MH Awareness Week- Event @ the Hive Wednesday 15th May 1-3.30pm- Come & find out more about Human Rights & what they might mean as a patient or - [News from the first Quarter of the Year](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/news-from-the-first-quarter-of-the-year/) - In January we were finally able to offer Group Advocacy for the residents of the new St Stephens Court accommodation. The self contained flats with support available if required have helped greatly with patients continued recovery. The Patients Council had visited the premises previously when they were being built & were very pleased with the - [Patients Council Meeting – 28 January 2019, Guest speaker: Steve Shon from Capital Planning](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/patients-council-meeting-28-january-2019-guest-speaker-steve-shon-from-capital-planning/) - Patients Council Meeting – 28 January 2019 Guest speaker: Steve Shon from Capital Planning Steve came to discuss Capital Planning’s role in the development of the new Phase II building which will house existing rehab patients & have a low secure area. (CP) is part of the NHS who essentially bridge the gap between services - [Group Advocacy - January 2019 Newsletter](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/group-advocacy-january-2019-newsletter/) - Something that patients and staff could agree on towards the end of last year was the set of problems relating to demand on acute beds, boarding out and delayed discharge. Patients spoke to us about mattresses being put into quiet rooms to accommodate people because all other beds were full. Other people told us about - [Annual General Meeting- 26th November](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/annual-general-meeting-26th-november/) - We welcomed Mike Ash from the IJB- Edinburgh Integration Joint Board who by using the new combined model of Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership hopes to offer a more effectively run system. This model will make a difference as to how we can influence things as a group in the future. Using a ‘bottom - [Patient Experience Project News](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/patient-experience-project-news/) - Isla Jack, the Patient Experience Development Worker, started in October. Working alongside our volunteers, she is looking at improving how we gather and report patient experience. A survey in November confirmed patients felt it was important to be asked for their feedback. It also showed that people would prefer to give feedback in different ways. - [Patients Council Meeting – 24 September 2018](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/patients-council-meeting-24-september-2018/) - 10 people attended the meeting. We welcomed our guest speaker, Jamie Martin, who told us about his previous role as permanent Co-ordinating Charge Nurse (CCN and his new role as Patient Co-ordinator in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. Senior Charge Nurses and Charge Nurses CCNs work in pairs, one from adult services and one from older - [Group Advocacy](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/group-advocacy-3/) - There has been a definite recovery flavour to our group advocacy over the past few months. Patients often praise the strong recovery focus in the Orchard Clinic and its use of innovative approaches e.g. in employing peer support workers, so it was good to speak to Trevor Jones, one of the people responsible for this - [Patients Council Meeting – 28 May 2018](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/patients-council-meeting-28-may-2018/) - We enjoyed a very interesting conversation with Evonne Rendall, Health Improvement Practitioner with Smokefree Lothian. Evonne is currently based 4 days per week within REH and developing the service and relationships with ward staff, management and patients. Her role is to support patients to become smokefree and implement consistency, enabling patients experiencing nicotine withdrawal to - [Emotional-CPR](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/emotional-cpr/) - We invited Dr Daniel Fisher to tell us about E-CPR in The Hive on 28 June. Over 50 people attended, including service users, advocacy workers, researchers, third sector staff, psychologists, physiotherapists, mental health nurses, social workers, a GP and a psychiatrist. Daniel trained in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and practiced for 25 years but - [Poetry Corner Musings - Martin McAlpine](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/poetry-corner-musings/) - We laugh, we cry, we love, sometimes we hate, The grassy field, we see the gate, Should we enter, should we not, is it safe? Could we be shot? Or charged by an angry bull, have We transgressed that golden rule That says Stay! Stay away from here, We know to avoid a fear. We - [I Love To Wait - Hazel Christie](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/i-love-to-wait-hazel-christie/) - I love to wait for you I love to wait for you the way it concentrates my mind on the fact that you are not here for me I listen for the footsteps of the approaching therapists I glance up, register their faces, watch as the waiting room empties and I’m left alone with my - [Group Advocacy Update](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/group-advocacy-update-2/) - One of the most commonly raised issues on the wards since the beginning of the year has been the old favourite topic of ‘activities’. Patients spoke positively about their increased access to art and music therapy – several times people showed us art-work, gave the groups poems to read, or played us music they had made, something we’re - [Patients Council Meeting – 29 January 2018](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/patients-council-meeting-29-january-2018/) - Our new Chair, Martin McAlpine, introduced our guest speaker, Professor Alison McCallum, in her capacity as NHS Lothian’s Caldicott Guardian, whose role ensures that patients’ identifiable information is treated with dignity and respect. If patient consent is required, it must be given freely and can be withdrawn at any time. She ensures that rights are respected, needs are assessed, the correct treatment and - [Stories Of Changing Lives 3](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/stories-of-changing-lives-3/) - [Stories of Changing Lives Three](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/stories-of-changing-lives-three-3/) - I can’t believe it’s already time for me to go! The book is finished… It’s really exciting to be able to finally share it with everyone – I’ve been blown away by the honesty, generosity, and talent of the people who have contributed their stories, poems, artworks and photos. I’m also excited about the Changing - [Group Advocacy](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/group-advocacy-2/) - Back in June, the new intensive rehabilitation ward, Braids, was one of the first to move into the new hospital, so we were glad to hear from patients that their first impressions of the new-build were very positive. People felt that their previous accommodation in the old hospital now seemed extremely old-fashioned; this is slightly - [Stories Of Changing Lives III](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/stories-of-changing-lives-iii/) - The Patients Council would like to invite you to celebrate the publication of a new book – the third in the Stories of Changing Lives series. We have been collecting stories, artwork, photography, and poetry by people who have experienced longer stays in the hospital, as well as writing from staff members. These are being - [Save the date…](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/save-the-date/) - Stories of Changing Lives 3 will be launched on 17th October in the Summerhall Café, from 6.30pm. There will be readings from the book, a screening of the new film, and of course your chance pick up a copy of the book. The Stories exhibition will be at Summerhall from 10th – 31st October. We’re - [Patients Council Meeting – 29 May 2017](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/patients-council-meeting-29-may-2017/) - We welcomed Dr Jane Cheeseman, Maria Holancova and Fiona Hutcheson to tell us more about the Quality Improvement (QI) programme in NHS Lothian which aims to ensure safe, effective and person centred care for all. It involves everyone in healthcare – staff, patients, carers, researchers, planners – to make the changes that will lead to - [Stories of Changing Lives Three](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/stories-of-changing-lives-three-2/) - With just a couple of months to go until Stories of Changing Lives 3 goes to print, things are really starting to come together! (If you haven’t come across the project yet – we’re putting together a book of writing, poems, photographs and artwork about experiences of mental health and the REH.) I’ve met some - [Join us for a workshop](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/join-us-for-a-workshop/) - Join us for a workshop (or two or three!) to get inspired – come along to try it out with no pressure to put anything in the book. Creative writing: Friday 31st March, The Library at the REH, 2-3pm Storytelling: Friday 7th April, The Library at the REH, 2-3pm Film and photo taster session: 11th - [Join Us At One Of Our Workshops](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/join-us-at-one-of-our-workshops/) - Join us for a workshop (or two or three!) to get inspired – come along to try it out with no pressure to put anything in the book. Creative writing: Friday 31st March, The Library at the REH, 2-3pm Storytelling: Friday 7th April, The Library at the REH, 2-3pm Film and photo taster session: 11th - [Patients Council Meeting - Monday 25 May 2015](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/patients-council-meeting-monday-25-may-2015/) - 14 people attended an informative, stimulating and enjoyable informal question and answer session with Linda Irvine, NHS Lothian’s Strategic Programme Manager for Mental Health. Linda does a lot of thinking, planning and gathering ideas on how to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people of all ages across the Lothians. NHS Lothian is involved - [Stories of Changing Lives II](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/stories-of-changing-lives-ii-2/) - Simon and Ronnie launched our new booklet, Stories of Changing Lives II, at the Taking Stock conference on 28 May. The day was a great success for us and a great way to distribute hundreds of copies to a wide audience. Simon offered a thoughtful overview of the background to producing the book and Ronnie - [Patients Council Meeting - Monday 27 July 2015](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/patients-council-meeting-monday-27-july-2015/) - 20 people attended a very informative and interesting session with our guest speaker, Paul Noyes from the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (MWC). Paul knows the hospital well from his years as the MWC’s Edinburgh representative. The MWC acts as a watchdog, safeguarding service users, and as a guide dog, helping folk through the maze - [Group Advocacy Update](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/group-advocacy-update/) - In July we heard conflicting reports from different wards about the hospital food as well as patients’ feelings about safety on the wards. Some patients felt the food has been getting much worse, others felt it had improved quite a bit since their last visit. Similarly, some male ward patients felt less safe than on - [Patients Council Meeting - Monday 28 September 2015](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/patients-council-meeting-monday-28-september-2015/) - 20 people enjoyed finding out more about the See Me campaign from Laetitia Jan. See Me is tackling discrimination and stigma including self-stigma, to change behaviour in communities. They run programmes around At Work, Children & Young People, Health & Social Care and will soon be starting a new project called “Ageing Minds”. Their communities - [Notes From The Annual General Meeting 2015](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/notes-from-the-annual-general-meeting-2015/) - 33 people attended our AGM on 30 November in The Hive. We were delighted to welcome our guest speaker, Dick Fitzpatrick, who is now commissioner for the move of CAMHS Tier 4 services to the RIE site at Little France in 2017. Dick gave us a general overview of NHS Lothian’s five year mental health - [MENTAL health patients across Scotland are being encouraged to set out what treatment they would prefer should they fall ill again](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/mental-health-patients-across-scotland-are-being-encouraged-to-set-out-what-treatment-they-would-prefer-should-they-fall-ill-again/) - 'It's your link between sanity and insanity when you are unwell': Scot urges patients to take control with advance statement Read more at http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/its-your-link-between-sanity-7562342#4WmrBUWSzc02vZso.99 - [Staff Patient Dialogue](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/staff-patient-dialogue/) - Patients and staff working together to analyse hospital issues Come along to our meeting … Wednesday 21st December 12.30 – 2.00 pm in the Annie Altshul Room - [Patients Council Meeting – 30 January 2017](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/patients-council-meeting-30-january-2017/) - Patients Council Meeting – 30 January 2017 Guest speaker: Daniel Johnson, MSP Daniel, our local MSP, favours increased funding and a more holistic approach to mental health, starting with mental health counsellors in every school and better training for teachers. Mental health deserves parity with physical health but treatment might be about finding ways to - [Group Advocacy News](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/group-advocacy-news/) - In May and June we: Listened to a lot of complaints about the impact of the new smoking ban on patients throughout the hospital. Patients in the Orchard Clinic feel the new policy hits them particularly hard: they see lots of people freely smoking on the grounds with no consequences, but because of rules on - [Mirror Image by Jo McFarlane](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/mirror-image-by-jo-mcfarlane/) - Published in Stories of Changing Lives II This is what I want to be: a carbon copy print of me A billboard plastered high above: my picture on it, look of love This is what I want to write: my signature bold and wide A book about my tawdry life: the tears I’ve wept, the - [Stories Of Changing Lives](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/stories-of-changing-lives/) - [Stories Of Changing Lives Three](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/stories-of-changing-lives-three/) - The Stories project is underway! I know some of you are already writing your stories, and I can’t wait to read them. If you’ve spent time on a rehab ward, or had a longer stay on another ward, you’re invited to contribute your story about your experiences with mental health too. You can write, draw, - [Group Advocacy](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/group-advocacy/) - In the rehab wards we introduced our new Stories worker, Katherine, to the groups and were fascinated to learn how many people had written stories, poems and even had whole film scripts stored in their bottom drawers. We hope lots of these lovers of the written and spoken word will work with Katherine to help - [‘First Aid’ by Jo McFarlane - Published in Stories of Changing Lives II](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/first-aid-by-jo-mcfarlane-published-in-stories-of-changing-lives-ii/) - On a day when death’s preferable to breathing in and out, I’ll look back on this reminder, try to think of all that’s good The pastel sunset in the sky, the chatter of the rain The resurrection of each day again, again, again The comfort in a friendly voice, the smile that fills - [Spring/Summer Newsletter http://wu.to/fTuRHS](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/springsummer-newsletter-httpwu-tofturhs/) - Via:: REHPC Facebook - [Why variety is the spice of emotional life http://wu.to/SayV6b](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/why-variety-is-the-spice-of-emotional-life-httpwu-tosayv6b/) - Via:: REHPC Facebook - ["You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and...](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/you-yourself-as-much-as-anybody-in-the-entire-universe-deserve-your-love-and/) - Via:: REHPC Facebook - [The Royal Edinburgh Hospital Launch of Stories Of Changing Lives II:We are hold...](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/the-royal-edinburgh-hospital-launch-of-stories-of-changing-lives-iiwe-are-hold/) - Via:: REHPC Facebook - [Young people are changing face of mental health in Lebanon http://wu.to/9nlmAJ](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/young-people-are-changing-face-of-mental-health-in-lebanon-httpwu-to9nlmaj/) - Via:: REHPC Facebook - ["Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go, they merely determ...](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/your-present-circumstances-dont-determine-where-you-can-go-they-merely-determ/) - Via:: REHPC Facebook - [Stories Of Changin Lives II Launch Event](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/stories-of-changin-lives-ii-launch-event/) - The Royal Edinburgh Hospital Launch of Stories Of Changing Lives II: We are holding a launch event at 2pm on Monday the 13th July in the Link Gallery, Royal Edinburgh Hospital. Everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing you there. Refreshments will be provided - [Stories Of Changing Lives II](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/stories-of-changing-lives-ii/) - Please have a look at our brand new publication. The booklet offers readers the opportunity to share the journeys from hospital into community of some of those who have suffered serious mental illness but have come to terms, in different ways with their situation. We hope you will find it inspiring. - [Stories Of Changing Lives - Jo McFarlane](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/stories-of-changing-lives-jo-mcfarlane/) - [Stories Of Changing Lives - David Budd](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/stories-of-changing-lives-david-budd/) - [Stories Of Changing Lives - Albert's Story](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/stories-of-changing-lives-alberts-story/) - [Stories Of Changing Lives Quotes](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/stories-of-changing-lives-quotes/) - [Stories Of Changing Lives - Kerry MacIver](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/stories-of-changing-lives-kerry-mcivor/) - [The smoke Free Hospital](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/the-smoke-free-hospital/) - At the time of writing, the new smoking policy has been in place for just over a month, so here are our first impressions. As you might expect for such a potentially polarising issue, views on how successfully the implementation has gone depends on who you speak to. Predictions of back-lashes and fighting in the - [Facebook Updates 26/05/15](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/8283/) - [Quote For Today 26/05/15](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/8304/) - [Here Are 5 Amazing Reasons to Start Meditating Today, Backed by Science! http://...](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/here-are-5-amazing-reasons-to-start-meditating-today-backed-by-science-http/) - [Patients Council Meeting on Monday 23 March 2015](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/patients-council-meeting-on-monday-23-march-2015/) - 17 people enjoyed an excellent presentation by Gary Hart, the Houses of Parliament Outreach Officer for Scotland and North West England. Gary aims to increase knowledge, awareness and understanding of the UK Parliament, encouraging people to get involved, to raise issues and use their voice. Some people cited examples of successfully using their MP to - [Checkout Our May Newsletter: http://www.reh.webbudd.com/news/newsletters/](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/checkout-our-may-newsletter-httprehpatientscouncil-org-uknewsnewsletters/) - [Quick reminder for your diaries: The next Patients Council Meeting is on Monday...](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/quick-reminder-for-your-diaries-the-next-patients-council-meeting-is-on-monday/) - [Latest News Letter From Over The Fence](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/latest-news-letter-from-over-the-fence/) - Here you cna download the latest newsletter from Over The Fence: Overthefence_newsletter For more information please visit their website http://www.overthefence.org.uk/ or http://www.overthefence.org.uk/local-help/ - [Where We've Been 2014](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/where-weve-been-2014/) - Where We've Been in 2014 - [City of Edinburgh Council's Video on Self-directed Support](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/city-of-edinburgh-councils-video-on-self-directed-support/) - [We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Patients Council Meeting: All pati...](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/we-look-forward-to-seeing-you-at-our-upcoming-patients-council-meetingall-pati/) - [Checkout The Latest Updates From Advocard: http://www.advocard.org.uk/2015/04/wh...](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/checkout-the-latest-updates-from-advocard-httpwww-advocard-org-uk201504wh/) - [Our Next Patients Council Meeting Is Nearly Here: All patients, former patients,...](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/our-next-patients-council-meeting-is-nearly-hereall-patients-former-patients/) - [On A Lighter Note](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/on-a-lighter-note/) - [Working together - By Alison Stirling from Artlink](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/working-together-by-alison-stirling-from-artlink/) - Many of you may have noticed the current redevelopment work at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. It entails many physical changes to the REH grounds and buildings as the hospital slowly morphs from crumbly Victorian buildings to a sparkly new fit for purpose building. Within this upheaval, Artlink have been working very closely with patients to - [Introducing Focus ARBD](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/introducing-focus/) - Like the Patients Council, Focus ARBD is a collective advocacy organisation. It was formed by a group of people with Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD) and supporters in 2012 to raise awareness and understanding of the condition, challenge stigma and campaign for better services, aims which are pretty similar to those of the Patients Council. - [This Could be You - Royal Edinburgh Hospital Patients' Council ](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/547/) - [HURTING TO HEAL](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/hurting-to-heal/) - Hurting to Heal SUBTITLED Vimeo 720p from Harmless Psychotherapy on Vimeo. If the video above is not showing correctly then please visit the following link: http://www.harmlesspsychotherapy.com/webbuilder/pages/Hurting_to_heal - [Mindfulness Practice Group](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/mindfulness/) - A time to reflect, unwind and meditate Please Click Her For Full Details: Mindfulness Poster - [Realising Potential - Support when you need it (Inverness) ](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/realising-potential-support-when-you-need-it-inverness/) ## Pages - [Home](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/) - As member volunteers we are patients and former patients of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. We have put together sections we thought other patients and former patients would find useful. We aim to: Provide you with all the latest on our members and volunteers activities, working to represent the voice of patients and former patients. 1) Build - [Contact Us](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/contact-us/) - Address | Royal Edinburgh Hospital Patients Council (SCIO), Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Morningside Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 5HF Telephone | 0131 537 6462 (Mon-Fri) Email: info@rehpatientscouncil.org.uk Like Us On Facebook Follow Us On Twitter - [AGM](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/agm/) - An Annual General Meeting, commonly referred to as an AGM, is a formal meeting which we hold once a year. It is good practice for charities to have an AGM to act as a review of the year and deal with issues such as the election of our board of trustees and reviewing the annual accounts. - [Board of Trustees](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/board-of-trustees/) - Our Board of Trustees, elected at the AGM, as well as doing a lot of the work, are responsible for the running the Patients Council. They have responsibility for the finances. They decide what work to take on. They make these decisions at Board of Trustees Meetings. Only the Board of Trustees and Staff attend - [Reports](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/reports/) - Topic Based Reports Our topic based reports strengthen the voice and opinion of patients. Topical reports can be distributed, presented at meetings and used to look at the issues. They can also say what solutions patients think will work. The Experience of Patients in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital – Second Report Patient Experience Project Reports - [About Us](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/about-us/) - A Bit Of History Our roots go back to 1989 when the old Thomas Clouston Clinic was closed and patients were moved to the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. Patients decided they needed a stronger voice. They wanted to have their opinions heard. So they formed a Patients Council which eventually was properly constituted as the Royal - [Patients Council](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/patients-council/) - Patients Council Meetings are the big, main collective advocacy meetings in the hospital. Sometimes we have guest speakers who will talk about new plans or initiatives to improve the hospital. This is the time for patients to get together, share experiences, get informed, be a part of, and feedback directly to the Patients Council. It can - [Collective Advocacy](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/collective-advocacy/) - Regular Collective Advocacy Ward Meetings take place in these areas: The Orchard Clinic – Hawthorn, Cedar & Redwood Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Rehabilitation Wards: Braids Craiglea Cramond Myreside North Wing Margaret Duguid Adult Acute wards: Balcarres Merchiston Meadows Craiglockhart Blackford- (IPCU) Harlaw- Older People’s Services Eden- Older People’s Services The Ritson Clinic - [Newsletters](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/news/newsletters/) - Download Our Newsletters Here: 2020 Newsletter – January 2020 2019 Newsletter – September 2019 Newsletter – July 2019 Newsletter – May 2019 Newsletter – March 2019 Newsletter – Jan 2019 2018 Newsletter – Sept.2018 Newsletter -July 2018 Newsletter – May 2018 Newsletter – March 2018 Newsletter – January 2018 2017 Newsletter – September 2017 Newsletter - [Volunteering at the Patients Council](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/volunteering-at-the-patients-council/) - Information for potential volunteers The Patients Council is a group advocacy organisation which operates independently from the NHS and exists to represent the views of hospital service users. Most of our volunteers are former or current service users themselves. The aim of the Patients Council is to push for improvements within the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, - [Other Hospital Services](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/other-hospital-services/) - A booklet, ‘The Royal Edinburgh Hospital – A Guide for Patients, Relatives and Carers’, is available. This booklet provides patients with valuable information about the hospital. Within the booklet you can access information on the following: Outpatient information (such as appointments and medication) Inpatient information (eg. preparing to come to hospital, admissions, and money and - [Individual Advocacy](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/other-hospital-services/individual-advocacy/) - Advocard Individual Advocacy focuses on providing individual advocacy to anyone using the following services at the Royal Edinburgh hospital: acute admission wards (including Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit), rehabilitation services, forensic services, older people’s services and Young People’s services and associated services. For more information go to Advocard's website: www.advocard.org.uk - [The Hive Day Service](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/other-hospital-services/the-hive/) - The Hive is an activity centre and coffee bar situated in the grounds of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital that provides activities for in-patients of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, including Acute and Rehab Wards. The service opens Tue-Sat with a social event every Tuesday evening. Activities include art, jewellery making, outings, computer tutoring, DJ workshops, music ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/category/uncategorized/) - [News Letters & Articles](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/category/news-letters-articles/) - [Latest News](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/category/latest-news/) - [Videos](https://rehpatientscouncil.org.uk/category/videos/)