Category: Children & Young People
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
NHS Lothian and a Local Dads Charity Launch a Free Online Support Service for Neonatal Dads
NHS Lothian has teamed up with a charity devoted to improving outcomes for children by inspiring dads and families, to launch a weekly, online support space for dads who have or have had babies in hospital neonatal or special baby care.
June 20, 2022
All Parents and Carers offered COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 5-11 years
Parents and carers across Lothian are being encouraged to keep their child’s appointment as the childhood phase of the national COVID-19 vaccination programme gets underway.
April 5, 2022
NHS Lothian launches innovative digital Wellbeing Hub
NHS Lothian Children's Services is giving thousands of children and young people across Scotland access to important wellbeing resources with the launch of a new digital Wellbeing Hub.
March 28, 2022
NHS Lothian’s Royal Hospital for Children and Young People ready to celebrate birthday milestone
NHS Lothian's Royal Hospital for Children and Young People is ready to celebrate a very special birthday on Wednesday 23 March – marking one year since the world-class facilities fully opened.
March 22, 2022
Meeting the Youth Network
For Scottish Apprenticeship Week we are highlighting our Youth Network, a huge resource available for any apprentices and young people in NHS Lothian – or, indeed, anyone who feels young at heart.
March 11, 2022
NHS Lothian launches COVID-19 vaccination video for 5-11-year-old children
NHS Lothian has launched a special video to help reassure children, parents and carers who might be nervous about receiving their COVID-19 vaccination.
February 22, 2022
NHS Lothian resuscitation videos offer lifeline to parents
NHS Lothian has developed a range of videos focused on what do if a child has a cardiac arrest or a breathing emergency.
February 15, 2022
