Category: Environment
NHS Lothian launches Plan to Develop and Protect our Green Areas
In NHS Lothian we are very proud of the many green spaces we own and manage.
May 21, 2025
First NHS Board in Scotland to Appoint Manager to Lead Waste Reduction and Drive Sustainability
NHS Lothian has just become the first NHS Board in Scotland to appoint a Circular Economy and Waste Minimisation Manager.
March 25, 2025
NHS Lothian asks patients to bring their medicines to hospital with them
People across Lothian are being asked to bring their medicines with them to hospital, whether it’s for an overnight stay or an outpatient appointment.
November 12, 2024
Reducing the environmental impact of respiratory care across NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian recently led a project to reduce waste and carbon emissions caused by incorrectly disposed inhalers contributing to air pollution and affecting the overall health of our communities. By disposing of used, unwanted, or expired inhalers properly, we can ensure the safe destruction of the residual propellant gases and in doing so, help to reduce their carbon footprint.
August 2, 2024
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Green Areas thriving with life
As part of our Biodiversity Action Plan, the Sustainability team contacted the Wildlife Information Centre to better understand what wildlife shared our green areas with us.
January 12, 2024
Western General Team Introduces Reusable Surgical Hats to Reduce Waste
A team at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh is significantly reducing operating room waste and saving money after introducing reusable surgical hats.
December 20, 2023
Work on Anaesthetic Gases Wins Again
The policy team making history in NHS Scotland by leading the move away from harmful medical gases to more sustainable gases has won a 2023 Scottish Public Service Award.
December 13, 2023
Chief Executive signs commitment to Environmental Management
Calum Campbell, Chief Executive of NHS Lothian, this week formally signed the policy statement which will empower an Environmental Management System to be set up and run across the whole organisation.
December 5, 2023
NHS Lothian almost doubles its electric fleet as part of journey to Net Zero
Since April 2022, NHS Lothian has almost doubled its number of electric vehicles as part of wide-reaching efforts to provide more sustainable healthcare. The Health Board is currently awaiting a further 55 electric vehicles to arrive, which will bring the current number used across Lothian to 362. This is roughly half of NHS Lothian’s total
October 12, 2023
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NHS Lothian staff recognised for their commitment to tackling climate change
Staff in NHS Lothian have been recognised at two separate events for the work they’re doing to help the Health Board in its journey to Net Zero. At NHS Lothian’s 2023 Celebrating Success staff awards a team of anaesthetists won a top honour for their work in the Green Theatres programme to reduce the impact
September 14, 2023
NHS Lothian takes further steps to tackle climate change
NHS Lothian has taken further steps in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, tackle climate change and improve long-term sustainability by extending and introducing new roles.
July 31, 2023
Western General Hospital makes significant strides in reducing the environmental harm caused by theatre gases
NHS Lothian’s Western General Hospital has significantly reduced its carbon emissions thanks to a team of environmentally conscious anaesthetists. By replacing the use of one medical gas alone with an eco-friendlier alternative, the Department of Anaesthetic’s carbon footprint has decreased by over 125 tonnes annually.
April 3, 2023
