Year: 2024
NHS Lothian staff recognised in prestigious Scottish Health Awards
NHS Lothian staff have scooped two prestigious awards after the winners were announced at the O2 Academy, Edinburgh.
November 18, 2024
NHS Lothian asks patients to bring their medicines to hospital with them
People across Lothian are being asked to bring their medicines with them to hospital, whether it’s for an overnight stay or an outpatient appointment.
November 12, 2024
NHS Lothian among first in Scotland to launch targeted blood test for pre-eclampsia risk in pregnant women
NHS Lothian has launched a specialised blood test for pregnant women identified as being at increased risk of pre-eclampsia, making it one of the pioneering health boards in Scotland to offer this advanced diagnostic tool.
November 7, 2024
Veterans First Point service to be reduced
NHS Lothian has taken the difficult decision to withdraw joint funding from a service that provides support to veterans in Lothian, following a stark financial review.
October 28, 2024
The big move begins as Eye Pavilion closes for 6 months
Migration of services from Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion (PAEP) gets underway as the building closes its doors for six months to allow urgent repair work to be carried out. Services are being moved to five locations within NHS Lothian.
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.
October 24, 2024
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.
October 17, 2024
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.
October 9, 2024
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!".
October 8, 2024
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.
October 4, 2024
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.
September 27, 2024
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.
September 26, 2024
