Year: 2024

NHS Lothian is offering MMR vaccines to children and young people under 25 who have yet to have one or two doses, amid rising numbers of measles cases across the UK and Europe. Public Health Scotland has confirmed there have been five cases of measles in Scotland since October 2023, all of which have been

March 8, 2024

NHS Lothian offers several Apprenticeship opportunities every year in a variety of different specialities. Apprenticeships are a fantastic opportunity for anyone between the ages of 16-24 years old, or up to 29 years of age if you’re disabled or have care experience, to start your career within Healthcare. Daisy Tipton (25) started her modern apprenticeship

March 5, 2024

Caroline Hiscox has been appointed to the post of Chief Executive of NHS Lothian, a position she will take up later this year following the retirement of the Board’s current Chief Executive, Calum Campbell, after 40 years’ service in the NHS. With an exceptional career history in Nursing, Professor Hiscox has over 30 years’ experience

March 1, 2024

NHS Lothian has officially launched its plan to tackle racism and reduce inequalities in health and at work. It is part of the health board’s duty to widen access to healthcare and ensure everyone in Lothian can live longer, healthier lives, regardless of their background or identity.

February 28, 2024

On National Mental Health Nurses Day, I would like to sincerely thank all our mental health nurses for their commitment, contributions and hard work and celebrate the difference mental health nurses make to the lives of people affected by mental health difficulties, illnesses and associated conditions.

February 21, 2024

An Edinburgh children’s hospital has become one of the first in Scotland to use a virtual reality headset to help children prepare for surgery.  Patients at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) will now be able to prepare for surgery through an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience.  Thanks to funding from the Hearts &

February 7, 2024

As part of our Biodiversity Action Plan, the Sustainability team contacted the Wildlife Information Centre to better understand what wildlife shared our green areas with us.

January 12, 2024

NHS Lothian is urging those eligible for a Covid-19 and/or flu vaccine to take up the offer, with the winter vaccines available until March.

January 11, 2024

Congratulations to NHS Lothian’s Jessica Davidson, Clinical Lead- South East Healthcare & Forensic Medical Services for People in Police Care and Nurse Lead for SARCS Network who received an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List for services to forensic nursing and victim support in Scotland. As a trailblazer and one of the most

January 5, 2024