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Edinburgh man who spent ‘half his life in the dark’ looks forward to Christmas after lifechanging corneal transplant
David Watkins (76), a retired college lecturer from Edinburgh, is looking forward to celebrating Christmas with his family after being given the gift of sight after decades of vision loss and having to stay in the dark.
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NHS Lothian’s Antimicrobial Management Team Wins Prestigious Award at Scottish Healthcare Awards 2025
NHS Lothian’s Antimicrobial Management Team (AMT) has been named Infection Management Team of the Year at the Scottish Healthcare Awards 2025 in Glasgow.
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NHS Lothian opens up hospital spaces to social enterprises to bolster catering offering
NHS Lothian has opened up spaces across its hospitals to social enterprise partners as part of its commitment to improving population health and strengthening the communities it operates in.
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BMA announce ballot in favour of strike action
The BMA’s resident doctor members have voted in support of strike action.
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Urgent Precautionary Actions to Help Protect Our Patients and Staff Against Flu
NHS Lothian is taking some urgent precautions to help protect patients and staff against flu this winter.
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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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