Black History Month – Pedetin Femi-Olekanma, Clinical Skills Facilitator
This Black History Month, we’re highlighting just a few of our valued colleagues from our Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. We recently spoke with Pedetin Femi-Olekanma, Clinical Skills Facilitator, who shared her experiences working at NHS Lothian.
Black History Month – Basil Ndikom, Specialist Biomedical Scientist
For Black History Month, we’re shining a light on a couple of our colleagues from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. We caught up with Basil Ndikom, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Western General Hospital (WGH), who’s shared his experience working for NHS Lothian.
NHS Lothian outlines key moves for Eye Pavilion Services
Letters for new eye clinic appointments will begin “landing on doorsteps” in Lothian in two weeks’ time.
The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People Featured in Popular Children’s Series “Operation Ouch!”
The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People was recently showcased in the hit CBBC children’s television series, “Operation Ouch!”.
Breast Cancer Awareness month
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we spoke with Carrie Murdoch, Health Promotion Specialist for SE Scotland Breast Screening, to learn more about the vital role of breast screening and what to expect during a screening appointment.
NHS Lothian’s ‘Healthcare Heroes’ honoured at annual Celebrating Success Awards
Healthcare workers, support staff and volunteers who have gone the ‘extra mile’ have been recognised at NHS Lothian’s annual Celebrating Success Awards.
Grieving Mother Urges Families to Discuss Organ Donation After Son Saves Three Lives
A devastated mother is calling on families to talk about organ and tissue donation after her “kind” son saved the lives of three people.
NHS Lothian offers new support to Scottish Prison Staff
NHS Lothian’s Lifelines Scotland project, a dedicated service to promote resilience and wellbeing for emergency responders, has today (25 September) expanded its reach. The service will now also be available to all Scottish Prison Service staff, recognising the challenges and particular stresses that these individuals face through their work.
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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