Category: Children & Young People
New appointment will enhance research and practice
NHS Lothian has recruited its first Professor of Psychiatry to help integrate world-leading research into new and innovative Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
December 12, 2022
Drop-in clinics available across Lothian for winter vaccines
Vaccination clinics across Lothian are now welcoming drop ins from all adults who are eligible for this year’s winter vaccines.
December 1, 2022
Health officials have declared the E-coli outbreak in East Lothian as being officially “over”
The multi-agency Incident Management Team (IMT) said there have been no new cases of the infection in more than 28 days, meaning that the outbreak has been concluded.
October 14, 2022
Be Prepared for Road Works When Travelling to RIE and RHCYP
If you are travelling to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh or Royal Hospital of Children and Young People for an appointment please be aware of road works which are due to commence Monday 17 October 2022, for 24 Weeks as this will affect your travel time to your appointment.
October 13, 2022
Mum issues warning after toddler suffered 27% burns
A mum whose daughter fell into a scalding bath when she was just three-years-old has urged other parents to be aware of the dangers of burns.
October 12, 2022
Updated Frequently Asked Questions relating to E-coli cases
Background A cluster of cases of E-coli has been linked to nurseries in East Lothian. There are currently more than 50 confirmed cases. All children and staff at nurseries with confirmed E.coli were formally excluded under the Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act and are going through a clearance process to ensure they have cleared the
September 27, 2022
Two nurseries at the centre of an E-coli outbreak in East Lothian have re-opened
Two nurseries at the centre of an E-coli outbreak in East Lothian have re-opened their doors to staff and pupils in full agreement with investigation teams. Church Street Pear Tree Nursery in Haddington became the first to re-open on Monday and was followed by its sister company Meadowpark Pear Tree Nursery today (wed). Plans to
September 2, 2022
NHS Lothian invites children aged 2 to 5 forward for flu vaccine
Appointment letters are now arriving at homes inviting children aged 2 to 5 who are not yet in school forward for the free flu vaccine, which is given as a painless nasal spray.
August 29, 2022
Appeal to families during E-coli investigations
Teams investigating an E-coli outbreak in East Lothian have urged families to follow safety precautions to help stop the rise in cases. E-coli has now been confirmed in three nurseries, while another two are closed as a precaution to allow investigations and testing to be carried out. A total of 47 cases of E-coli have
August 26, 2022
FAQs – Further Update on Ecoli
We have prepared a list of the most frequently asked questions to help give families more information around E-coli. If, after reading this list, you still have questions or concerns about your own family circumstances, please get in touch. We have set up a general information line on 0800 22 44 88 through NHS24 to
Information update around E-coli investigations in East Lothian
A list of the most frequently asked questions has been prepared to help give families in East Lothian more information around E-coli following a cluster of cases linked to local nurseries.
August 24, 2022
NHS Lothian encourages parents to get children vaccinated against flu ahead of winter
NHS Lothian is encouraging parents and carers to help keep children healthy over the school terms this winter by getting them vaccinated against flu.
August 17, 2022
