Category: Collaboration
Award-winning Long Covid support service extended to Midlothian
An innovative project to provide much-needed support to Long Covid patients has been extended to Midlothian.
March 3, 2023
Edinburgh Cancer Centre investigates COVID-19 immunity in cancer patients
Researchers from NHS Lothian and the University of Edinburgh have conducted a clinical study to investigate the extent to which cancer treatment affects COVID-19 immunity.
February 7, 2023
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A royally Christmas day out for NHS Lothian patient and her family
On Wednesday (7 Dec) five-year-old Eilidh Currie and her family from Craigentinny in Edinburgh attended a special Royal Christmas day out alongside NHS Lothian and Roald Dahl Nurse Specialist, Michelle Small. Eilidh and her brother Cameron (aged three) both have Batten’s Disease, a rare life-limiting condition, and are cared for by the team at the
December 22, 2022
NHS Lothian helps pioneer new treatment for kidney cancer patients in UK
A kidney cancer drug has been accepted for use within NHS Scotland and across the UK thanks to an international study, with NHS Lothian and Edinburgh University leading the UK part of the trial.
December 21, 2022
NHS Lothian launches the first research ‘gateway’ funding awards for healthcare professionals in Scotland
NHS Lothian has today (25 July 2022) launched the Lothian Clinical Academic Research Gateway Awards to help healthcare professionals progress their research careers.
July 25, 2022
New pilot scheme provides major breakthrough for Long Covid support in Scotland
An innovative pilot project to transform support for Long Covid patients in Scotland is underway which will improve care for people living with the condition and dramatically relieve the pressure on GPs.
June 14, 2022
New technology to help manage COPD symptoms trialled by NHS Lothian
A new tool to help patients with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) better manage their condition is being trialled by NHS Lothian's Midlothian Community Respiratory Team (MCRT) in collaboration with Health Innovation South East Scotland.
June 26, 2021
NHS Lothian launches drop-in COVID vaccines for people aged 40 and over
Vaccine drop-in centres for the over 40s will be launched across NHS Lothian as part of the battle against COVID-19.
June 8, 2021
