Category: Children & Young People
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
August 26, 2022
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
NHS Lothian publishes Review into Paediatric Audiology Services
An extensive expert review has found failings in the standard of hearing tests carried out for children in NHS Lothian’s Paediatric Audiology service.
December 9, 2021
It’s ‘Boom Boom’ time as NHS Lothian welcomes Basil Brush to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
NHS Lothian recently welcomed the most famous fox around, Mr Basil Brush to their Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. Taking a break from his sell-out festival show, Mr Brush popped into the hospital to lend a paw to a new video designed to provide children and young people with information before they attend an MRI scan.
October 14, 2021
