Category: Environment

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. The data provided by Wildlife Information Centre showed that there have been 1,036 wildlife sightings of 192 different species. The most common species recorded were birds and butterflies but

January 12, 2024

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

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

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

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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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 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

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

NHS Lothian has invested over half a million pounds into its electric fleet as part of its ongoing efforts to be a leader in sustainable healthcare.

April 22, 2022

Irene Brown, A Sewing Room Supervisor, recently helped NHS in Scotland make a change in the way we do things which will help NHS Lothian's goals to become more sustainable and tackle climate.

February 4, 2022

NHS Lothian is the first health board in Scotland to use new technology during childbirth which delivers a benefit to the environment as well as helping mums in labour.

November 19, 2021

The Royal Edinburgh Hospital (REH) has just become the first hospital in Scotland to receive the Green Flag Award (on Thursday 14 October). It is an internationally recognised mark of quality which has been awarded to the hospital for its well managed natural spaces that benefit patients, staff, and the local community.

October 22, 2021