Category: General

NHS Lothian is preparing for a return of services to the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, following its temporary closure in Autumn 2024 to enable urgent repair work to be carried out.
May 7, 2025

A team of nurses from NHS Lothian has been praised for the exceptional care and support provided to Scottish Rugby international, Emma Wassell, during her health challenges earlier this season.
May 2, 2025

As Thursday 13 March is World Kidney Day, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the Renal Young Adult Service in NHS Lothian, which was the first of its kind in Scotland.
March 12, 2025

NHS Lothian today (Mon 3rd March 20205) welcomed the publication of the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry Interim Report into the delayed opening of the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and Department for Clinical Neurosciences.
March 3, 2025

A knitted elephant is at the heart of every memory box created by the dedicated palliative care team at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) in Edinburgh.
February 18, 2025

Thursday 13 February 2025 is World Radio Day. In NHS Lothian we’re lucky to have several radio services across our sites.
February 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former NHS Lothian Chairman, Brian Houston, who has died following an illness at the age of 76.
January 9, 2025

Calum Campbell, former Chief Executive of NHS Lothian is to be awarded an OBE for services to healthcare in Scotland. Joining him on the Honours list is NHS Lothian Equality and Diversity Adviser Rakiya Suleiman who receives an MBE for services to eliminating discrimination and advancing equality and good relations.
December 31, 2024

Robust plans are in place across NHS Lothian this winter to help patients receive the right health care in the right place.
December 20, 2024

NHS Lothian is excited to launch a brand-new website for the Edinburgh Cancer Centre. Designed with input from both patients and NHS staff, this website is packed with valuable resources to support patients and their families throughout their cancer journey.
December 18, 2024

A list of comprehensive reviews and concrete actions have been taken after concerns were raised
December 11, 2024

Four senior members of the Pharmacy Team have been recognised with one of the highest honours in their profession: Fellowship of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
December 5, 2024