Category: General
Winter plans in place in NHS Lothian
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 launch new website to help patients with cancer
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
Improvement Work In Women’s Services
A list of comprehensive reviews and concrete actions have been taken after concerns were raised
December 11, 2024
Pharmacy receives highest honour
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
NHS Lothian among first in Scotland to launch targeted blood test for pre-eclampsia risk in pregnant women
NHS Lothian has launched a specialised blood test for pregnant women identified as being at increased risk of pre-eclampsia, making it one of the pioneering health boards in Scotland to offer this advanced diagnostic tool.
November 7, 2024
NHS Lothian offers new support to Scottish Prison Staff
NHS Lothian’s Lifelines Scotland project, a dedicated service to promote resilience and wellbeing for emergency responders, has today (25 September) expanded its reach. The service will now also be available to all Scottish Prison Service staff, recognising the challenges and particular stresses that these individuals face through their work.
September 25, 2024
NHS Lothian sets target to reduce food waste by 10% by April 2025
NHS Lothian has set a target to reduce food waste across all its sites by 10% by April 2025 in another step towards to reducing carbon emissions.
September 19, 2024
Major works to begin at Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
Urgent repair work will have to be carried out at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion at the end of October.
September 17, 2024
NHS laboratory specimens delivered by drone for first time by Project CAELUS
In a ground-breaking first for Scotland, laboratory specimens have been flown from one NHS board to another - by drone.
August 22, 2024
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
Trailblazing Scottish Driving Assessment Service marks their 40th Anniversary
The pioneering Scottish Driving Assessment Service (SDAS), based in NHS Lothian, has registered its 30,000th patient as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Based in the SMART centre at Astley Ainsley Hospital, the innovative service was one of the first of its kind to open in the UK and serves the whole of Scotland. SDAS aims
November 29, 2023
NHS at 75 – Staff Reflections
As the NHS celebrated 75 years, we asked staff for their reflections – how things have changed since they started their careers, their fondest or most poignant memories of the NHS and their hopes for its future. Below are a selection of the responses we received. Further reflections have been shared across our social media
July 7, 2023
