Category: General
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
NHS Lothian launches appointment system for urgent injuries
NHS Lothian has launched a new appointment-based system for patients with urgent injuries in a bid to reduce waiting times and help ease pressures in hospital and community health care settings.
July 4, 2022
NHS Lothian Hosts Edinburgh Climate Meeting
NHS Lothian took its turn to host the Edinburgh Climate Compact Quarterly Meeting on Thursday 30 June.
July 1, 2022
Online move helps support 200 more people caring for children with autism
A programme designed to support parents and carers of autistic children has significantly increased the number of people it can help since moving online. The Cygnet programme, run by Barnardo’s and funded by NHS Lothian’s Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAHMS), helps people understand autism and access a support network. During the pandemic, it
June 23, 2022
Celebrating National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day with Muriel Young
Meet Muriel Young, Operational Manager in Domestic Services, in this article and learn why this day is important to her.
June 15, 2022
Celebrating National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day
Today we are celebrating National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day, which falls on the third Wednesday of every June.
National Staff Networks Day 2022: #ViableVisibleVoices
Today is National Day for Staff Networks! This annual event started in 2017 and is currently the only campaign in the world designed specifically to celebrate staff networks and recognise the incredible value they add to the workplace. The theme for 2022 is #ViableVisibleVoices.
May 11, 2022
