Year: 2024
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.
September 25, 2024
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.
September 19, 2024
Urgent repair work will have to be carried out at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion at the end of October.
September 17, 2024
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.
August 30, 2024
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.
August 22, 2024
Students are urged to ensure their vaccines are up to date before the new semester starts
Students across Lothian are encouraged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date before heading off to college or university this year.
Reducing the environmental impact of respiratory care across NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian recently led a project to reduce waste and carbon emissions caused by incorrectly disposed inhalers contributing to air pollution and affecting the overall health of our communities. By disposing of used, unwanted, or expired inhalers properly, we can ensure the safe destruction of the residual propellant gases and in doing so, help to reduce their carbon footprint.
August 2, 2024
NHS Lothian Anaesthetists recognised for their exceptional contribution
Professor Simon Edgar, Consultant Anaesthetist & Director of Medical Education, and Dr Alistair McNarry, Consultant in Theatres & Anaesthetics were recently awarded by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) for their exceptional contribution to anaesthesiology, research, and education.
July 30, 2024
UK’s first AI physio clinic trialled by NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian has become one of the first health board in Scotland to trial a new physio clinic app to unlock faster, personalised treatment for patients. The new platform – called Flok Health – provides same-day access to automated, responsive video appointments with an AI physiotherapist via a smartphone app.
July 12, 2024
West Lothian couple welcome quadruplet boys
A couple are celebrating after beating massive odds of one in 700,000 to give birth to FOUR beautiful baby boys. Arlene and John Mitchell, from Longridge in West Lothian, have welcomed a rare set of quadruplets into the world - making them the first naturally conceived quads ever born in Lothian.
July 2, 2024
Greengairs Landfill fire in Lanarkshire
Following a fire at Greengairs Landfill fire in Lanarkshire, Scottish Fire and Rescue are urging residents within the East of Scotland and nearby to the fire incident who can smell smoke, to keep windows and doors shut. If travelling through smoke, motorists should keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep their air vents closed.
June 30, 2024
New Digital Stroke-Management Pathway Launched in Lothian
A new digital pathway aimed at supporting stroke survivors has launched today in Lothian. The ‘Life After Stroke’ pathway provides stroke survivors tailored information based on their personal experiences, symptoms, and concerns in order to better manage their condition, alongside support from the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland stroke nursing team who provide follow up support in the community.
June 21, 2024
