Category: Community
NHS Report Reveals Significant Health And Social Inequalities Faced By Scotland’s LGBT+ Communities
LGBT+ people across Scotland are continuing to face health inequalities across every measure of wellbeing, according to a major new report by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Lothian and Public Health Scotland. The findings of the Health Needs Assessment, commissioned by the Boards, found that the COVID pandemic has exacerbated issues, with significant numbers
June 23, 2022
NHS Lothian launches its spring COVID-19 booster programme across the region
Over 75s, immunosuppressed individuals and those living in care home are now able to receive an additional COVID-19 booster vaccination as part of its efforts to protect those at highest risk from COVID-19.
March 11, 2022
NHS Lothian launches vaccination clinics for 5-11-year-old children
Children in Lothian at risk from COVID-19, along with children living with an immunosuppressed person, will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination from this Saturday (January 29).
January 26, 2022
NHS Lothian urges everyone to “get boosted by the Bells”
With just two days left in 2021, NHS Lothian is urging all remaining over-18s to visit their local drop-in vaccination clinic or book an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine booster.
December 30, 2021
NHS Lothian re-launches EICC vaccination centre in battle to beat new COVID variant
NHS Lothian will re-launch a city centre mass vaccination centre as part of the battle to beat the OMICRON variant of COVID-19.
December 17, 2021
Preparations underway for opening of vaccination site at Haddington’s Corn Exchange
East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership will be offering drop-in clinics for COVID boosters at the Corn Exchange in Haddington for people aged 40 plus from Thursday 16 December onward from 8.30am to 4pm.
December 15, 2021
East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership takes action to prepare for winter
In the face of unprecedented levels of demand, East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has today (Wednesday 1 September) outlined the actions they are taking to ease pressure on staffing and services across the county.
September 1, 2021
