Category: General
Knitted elephants bring comfort to grieving families at Edinburgh Children’s Hospital
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
Red Dot Radio
World Radio Day – Spotlight on red dot radio
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
Brian Houston – Former NHS Lothian Chairman
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
NHS Lothian celebrates New Year Honours Recognition for key figures
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
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
Urgent repair work will have to be carried out at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion at the end of October.
September 17, 2024
