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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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LEGO MRI Scanner Set Helps Reduce Anxiety and Sedation for Children at NHS Lothian
Young patients in NHS Lothian are preparing for MRI scans by playing with specially designed LEGO sets to help settle their nerves.
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NHS Lothian’s Healthcare Heroes Honoured at Celebrating Success Awards
Healthcare professionals, support staff, and volunteers who have made an exceptional impact were recognised at NHS Lothian’s annual Celebrating Success Awards.
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CAMHS strengthens commitment to supporting equality among young people
NHS Lothian’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has been formally recognised for its efforts to make services more inclusive and affirming for LGBTQ+ young people.
Who has given their Heart & Soul?
Our Celebrating Success Awards allow us to put our staff centre-stage and give them the recognition they deserve.
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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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