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It’s OK to Ask – empowering people in Scotland to get the most out of every healthcare appointment
In February NHS Scotland relaunched its ‘It’s OK to Ask’ campaign for 2026, encouraging people across Scotland to feel confident asking questions about their health, care, and treatment options.
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NHS Lothian appoints contractor to start works on new Eye Hospital
Lothian’s multi-million pound new Eye Hospital has moved an exciting step closer to becoming a reality after NHS Lothian appointed a main contractor.
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First Minister Opens New Walk-in Clinic
NHS Lothian welcome the First Minister, John Swinney MSP, to officially open Scotland’s first GP led walk-in clinic at the Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre.
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Plans for new walk-in GP service in NHS Lothian approved
NHS Lothian is pleased to be bringing forward plans to deliver a new walk-in GP service in Wester Hailes.
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First Minister Visits Cyrenians In Reach Service at NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian was pleased to welcome the First Minister to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh recently to visit the Cyrenians In Reach Service at NHS Lothian.
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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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