Category: COVID-19
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
Nearly half a million winter vaccines delivered in Lothian as drop-ins open to over 65s
Nearly half a million winter vaccines have been delivered to people in Lothian since this year’s campaign began. Over 475,000 flu vaccines and COVID-19 boosters have been given so far, protecting hundreds of thousands of people from the latest strain of flu and topping up their protection against COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccine on offer in
November 14, 2022
NHS Lothian calls remaining priority groups forward for winter vaccines
Adults aged 50 and over with no underlying health conditions can now book an appointment.
October 26, 2022
Winter vaccine appointment letters starting to land for those aged 5+ with underlying health conditions
Appointment letters are being sent out by NHS Lothian via post, e-mail or text over the next five weeks.
September 27, 2022
People aged 65 and over to get winter booster jab
Letters with appointment times for those aged 65+ will begin landing on doormats in the coming weeks.
August 15, 2022
NHS Lothian experiencing rising COVID-19 pressures
NHS Lothian has warned that increasing cases of COVID-19 are placing mounting pressure on hospital and community services. Health chiefs said community prevalence of the virus is causing serious capacity issues across the whole system. An estimated one in 20 people currently have the virus in Scotland with two thirds of the cases identified in
June 24, 2022
People eligible for spring booster urged to get this while still available
NHS Lothian is continuing to urge those eligible to get their spring dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to provide maximum protection this summer.
June 17, 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
Mass Vaccination Centre at the Pyramids to close after delivering over 318,000 vaccines
The mass vaccination centre in West Lothian will close its doors for the final time later this month.
May 17, 2022
StrengthINDiversity: Daisy Sandeman, Clinical Nurse Manager
“I hope we can get to a point where people are known only for the work they do, not for their race, gender or anything else.”
May 12, 2022
StrengthINDiversity: Audrey Pringle, Team Lead for QI and Standards for Care Homes and Primary Care
Audrey Pringle is the Team Lead for Quality Improvement and Standards for Care Homes and Primary Care. She also has a visual impairment. However, this disability has not been a barrier in her nursing career.
NHS Lothian releases film tribute to the exceptional response of staff to COVID-19
A special film which captures experiences of staff across NHS Lothian is being launched today (28 April 2022) to show the public and future generations what it was like to work during the pandemic.
April 28, 2022
