Category: Equality & Diversity
NHS Lothian commits to being anti-racist
NHS Lothian has officially launched its plan to tackle racism and reduce inequalities in health and at work. It is part of the health board’s duty to widen access to healthcare and ensure everyone in Lothian can live longer, healthier lives, regardless of their background or identity.
February 28, 2024
Recognising our interpreters on International Translation Day
Did you know that NHS Lothian has its own Interpretation & Translation Service (ITS)? The team helps connect clinicians and patients with interpreters, so language is never a barrier to healthcare.
September 29, 2023
Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month. To mark the month, we caught up with Emma Chalmers who is a Clinical Educator in NHS Lothian and also one of the co-chairs for the Disabled Employee Network (DEN). She let’s us know why it’s important to raise awareness this month. How did you get into the job? I
July 28, 2023
NHS Lothian Children’s Services awarded the LGBT Charter
NHS Lothian Children’s Services is delighted to announce that the service has passed the LGBT Charter at Foundation level. The LGBT Charter is a national programme that supports organisations to continue to proactively include LGBTQ+ people in every aspect of their work, protecting their staff and providing a high-quality service. This award formally acknowledges the commitment of
June 27, 2023
International Women’s Day
Wednesday 8 March marks International Women's Day. This year's theme is #EmbraceEquity. The aim of the campaign is to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren't enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging requires equitable action.
March 8, 2023
NHS Lothian publishes research findings about the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh’s historical ties to Atlantic slavery
NHS Lothian has published the findings of a research project, funded by NHS Lothian Charity, to learn about the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh's historical ties with the enslavement of African people and people of African descent.
January 4, 2023
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
StrengthINDiversity: Ego Olori, Health Visitor
For International Day of the Midwife, Ego is the second person we are featuring in our #StrengthINDiversity campaign.
May 5, 2022
StrengthINDiversity: Esther Mrode, Midwife
This year, we are shining a light on the diversity within our midwifery and nursing staff for International Day of the Midwife (5 May), International Nurses' Day (12 May) and International Clinical Trials Day (20 May). First we have a chat with Esther, an Edinburgh-based midwife.
NHS Lothian marks Trans Day of Visibility
Promoting NHS Lothian's diversity and inclusion, not just in how we meet and care for our patients, but also in how we meet and care for each other, is fundamental to our values.
April 1, 2022
Black History Month: NHS Lothian Communicating with Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Communities
What NHS Lothian has done and continues to do to communicate with diverse minority ethnic groups and other marginalised groups, particularly as this reached a new level of importance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 29, 2021
Advancing Equality in NHS Lothian
As Black History Month draws to a close, we look upon how to continue to promote and cherish diversity in our organisation. Rakiya Suleiman, Equality and Diversity Adviser and co-chair of the BME Network, has written the following piece about the corporate objective set by NHS Lothian last year called Advancing Equality.
October 27, 2021
