Category: General
NHS Lothian welcomes HRH The Princess Royal to officially open the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and Department of Clinical Neurosciences
NHS Lothian has today (Wed 5 July) welcomed HRH The Princess Royal to officially open the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) and Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN). Offering world-class facilities for both children and adults, the building first opened its doors in July 2020, with all services transferred to the new space
July 5, 2023
Their Majesties The King and Queen celebrate 75 years of the NHS at NHS Lothian’s Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
NHS Lothian’s Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has today (4 July) welcomed Their Majesties The King and Queen in celebration of 75 years of the NHS. The Royal visitors were welcomed on-site by NHS Lothian Chair John Connaghan CBE, Chief Executive Calum Campbell, Chief Officer Acute Services Michelle Carr and Site Director Aris Tyrothoulakis. Their Majesties
July 4, 2023
Artist Bill Drummond memorialises lives loved and lost with artwork loan to Western General Hospital
Staff, patients and visitors at the Western General Hospital welcomed conceptual artist, Bill Drummond, on Tuesday 13 June to officially commence the loan of his ‘The Boy Friends’ Painting’ for the next year. As part of the event, guests also heard the artist speak about the inspiration for and background to the work.
June 16, 2023
NHS Lothian explains how relatives and carers can help ease pressures
Following warnings that hospitals and GP services are being stretched beyond capacity NHS Lothian is explaining how relatives and carers can help.
December 30, 2022
NHS Lothian partners up to support new ‘Step into Care’ Course
NHS Lothian has partnered up to support the launch of a new Edinburgh College course designed to introduce students to a career in care.
November 3, 2022
Be Prepared for Road Works When Travelling to RIE and RHCYP
If you are travelling to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh or Royal Hospital of Children and Young People for an appointment please be aware of road works which are due to commence Monday 17 October 2022, for 24 Weeks as this will affect your travel time to your appointment.
October 13, 2022
Night to remember in the capital as NHS Lothian celebrates success!
The winners of NHS Lothian’s Celebrating Success staff awards, nominated by staff, patients, and their families, have been announced at the first in-person ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic. This year welcomed a new award category to celebrate support services staff including those working in portering, catering, domestic services, laundry, estates, facilities and more. It is
October 7, 2022
All nurseries affected by E-coli outbreak in East Lothian given green light to re-open
Each of the five nurseries which were closed as a safety precaution during an E-coli outbreak in East Lothian have now been given the green light to re-open. The Musselburgh Private Nursery chain has become the latest to welcome back staff and children, following final checks and inspection visits by East Lothian Council environmental health
September 14, 2022
Message on the death of Her Majesty, The Queen
“It is with the great sadness that we have learned of the death of Her Majesty the Queen"
September 9, 2022
All surgery to resume at NHS Lothian by end of week
The number of operations being carried out daily at NHS Lothian is expected to return to normal by the end of the week. It follows news that the Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit has to be closed temporarily.
August 30, 2022
NHS Lothian’s Emergency Department under extreme pressure
Dr Caroline Whitworth, Acute Medical Director appeared on BBC Radio Scotland’s breakfast show ‘Good Morning Scotland’ to explain the current situation in A&E and to help the public know what to do.
August 19, 2022
First Medical Education Fellow in Environmental Sustainability
Shauna Golden has been appointed as NHS Lothian’s first Medical Education Fellow in environmental sustainability.
August 18, 2022
