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.
NHS Lothian sets target to reduce food waste by 10% by April 2025
NHS Lothian has set a target to reduce food waste across all its sites by 10% by April 2025 in another step towards to reducing carbon emissions.
Major works to begin at Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
Urgent repair work will have to be carried out at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion at the end of October.
Award winning weekend for NHS Lothian patients at the Riding for the Disabled National Championships
NHS Lothian patients, supported by volunteers, including staff from NHS Lothian, who attend Muirfield Riding Therapy (MRT) swept up numerous awards at this year’s Riding for the Disabled National Championships in Hartpury.
NHS laboratory specimens delivered by drone for first time by Project CAELUS
In a ground-breaking first for Scotland, laboratory specimens have been flown from one NHS board to another – by drone.
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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