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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
Investigations into E-coli continue in East Lothian
Investigations into a cluster of cases of E. coli at a nursery in East Lothian are continuing. NHS Lothian joined forces with local and national partner agencies to investigate cases of the infection linked to Church Street Pear Tree Nursery in Haddington. Two other sister nurseries have also now closed as a precaution while investigations
August 17, 2022
NHS Lothian asks over 400,000 households for their thoughts on the future of healthcare
Local health and care services are asking for the public’s views on the future of care in Lothian. The Lothian Health & Care System (LHCS), which is made up of NHS Lothian and the four local health and social care partnerships, is urging people to help shape healthcare in their region. The pandemic has forced
August 9, 2022
Disability at Work – reasonable adjustments in the workplace
As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, we spoke with Beverley Goldberg, who is a Senior Research Nurse. Bev is disabled and has reasonable adjustments in her position at the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility which have made a big difference to her working life. “I am in renal failure, which in particular affects my
July 29, 2022
NHS Lothian welcomes sustainability delegation from Spain
We were pleased to welcome a delegation from Spain to the Western General Hospital today to learn about NHS Lothian’s commitment to delivering sustainable healthcare.
July 7, 2022
