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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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