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Nurses Honoured with Prestigious Queen’s Nurse Title
We’re proud to announce that two of our community nursing leaders have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse, a mark of excellence in community nursing across Scotland.
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Art Exhibition Shines Light on Scotland’s First Renal Young Adult Service
At the end of October the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh opened a moving and inspiring art exhibition created by young adults living with kidney conditions, marking a milestone moment for NHS Lothian’s pioneering Renal Young Adult Service.
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NHS Lothian staff recognised in prestigious Scottish Health Awards
NHS Lothian staff celebrated success at the Scottish Health Awards, taking home four accolades during a glittering ceremony at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.
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NHS Lothian continues work to improve Adult Mental Health Services
NHS Lothian is continuing work to improve Adult Mental Health services after accepting a report published by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) today (Thursday 13 November).
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Brothers Celebrate Life-Saving Kidney Transplant as UK Marks 65 Years of Organ Donation
Gordon and Harry Wilson share their story of brotherly love and organ donation, echoing a historic transplant from 1960
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NHS Lothian responds to HIS report into Maternity Services
The vital work is ongoing at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh as NHS Lothian accepted a report from Healthcare Improvement Scotland which effectively endorses the plan already underway, and provides recommendations to strengthen that vital work.
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Key Messages for Patients
You are likely to read or hear some stories in the media this week about maternity services in NHS Lothian.
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NHS Lothian Working to Improve CAMHS Inpatient Unit
NHS Lothian is working to improve services for young people at the Melville Inpatient Unit after it accepted a joint report published today (Thursday 23 October) by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) and the Mental Welfare Commission (MWC).
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Exceptional Service
NHS Lothian staff are being honoured for their outstanding response to the COVID-19 pandemic and their exceptional service to the people of Lothian and beyond.
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