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NHS Lothian neurosurgeon featured on CNN for pioneering live brain tissue donation initiative
The Department of Clinical Neurosciences at Little France recently welcomed a news crew from CNN International to highlight a world‑leading partnership between the neurosurgery team and researchers at the University of Edinburgh.
April 3, 2026
NHS Lothian provides update on hot water issue in maternity services
NHS Lothian has put a series of temporary, proactive measures in place within maternity services at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE) following the identification of an issue with hot water quality in the department.
St John’s Hospital opens annual volunteer recruitment drive
NHS Lothian is now accepting applications for volunteers to join its team at St John’s Hospital in Livingston.
February 27, 2026
It’s OK to Ask – empowering people in Scotland to get the most out of every healthcare appointment
In February NHS Scotland relaunched its ‘It’s OK to Ask’ campaign for 2026, encouraging people across Scotland to feel confident asking questions about their health, care, and treatment options.
February 26, 2026
NHS Lothian appoints contractor to start works on new Eye Hospital
Lothian’s multi-million pound new Eye Hospital has moved an exciting step closer to becoming a reality after NHS Lothian appointed a main contractor.
February 17, 2026
First Minister Visits Cyrenians In Reach Service at NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian was pleased to welcome the First Minister to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh recently to visit the Cyrenians In Reach Service at NHS Lothian.
January 7, 2026
NHS Lothian opens up hospital spaces to social enterprises to bolster catering offering
NHS Lothian has opened up spaces across its hospitals to social enterprise partners as part of its commitment to improving population health and strengthening the communities it operates in.
December 22, 2025
Art Exhibition Shines Light on Scotland’s First Renal Young Adult Service
At the end of October the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh opened a moving and inspiring art exhibition created by young adults living with kidney conditions, marking a milestone moment for NHS Lothian’s pioneering Renal Young Adult Service.
November 18, 2025
NHS Lothian continues work to improve Adult Mental Health Services
NHS Lothian is continuing work to improve Adult Mental Health services after accepting a report published by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) today (Thursday 13 November).
November 13, 2025
Brothers Celebrate Life-Saving Kidney Transplant as UK Marks 65 Years of Organ Donation
Gordon and Harry Wilson share their story of brotherly love and organ donation, echoing a historic transplant from 1960
October 31, 2025
NHS Lothian Working to Improve CAMHS Inpatient Unit
NHS Lothian is working to improve services for young people at the Melville Inpatient Unit after it accepted a joint report published today (Thursday 23 October) by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) and the Mental Welfare Commission (MWC).
October 23, 2025
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NHS Lothian’s Healthcare Heroes Honoured at Celebrating Success Awards
Healthcare professionals, support staff, and volunteers who have made an exceptional impact were recognised at NHS Lothian’s annual Celebrating Success Awards.
October 9, 2025
