Category: Innovation
Reducing the environmental impact of respiratory care across NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian recently led a project to reduce waste and carbon emissions caused by incorrectly disposed inhalers contributing to air pollution and affecting the overall health of our communities. By disposing of used, unwanted, or expired inhalers properly, we can ensure the safe destruction of the residual propellant gases and in doing so, help to reduce their carbon footprint.
August 2, 2024
NHS Lothian Anaesthetists recognised for their exceptional contribution
Professor Simon Edgar, Consultant Anaesthetist & Director of Medical Education, and Dr Alistair McNarry, Consultant in Theatres & Anaesthetics were recently awarded by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) for their exceptional contribution to anaesthesiology, research, and education.
July 30, 2024
UK’s first AI physio clinic trialled by NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian has become one of the first health board in Scotland to trial a new physio clinic app to unlock faster, personalised treatment for patients. The new platform – called Flok Health – provides same-day access to automated, responsive video appointments with an AI physiotherapist via a smartphone app.
July 12, 2024
New Digital Stroke-Management Pathway Launched in Lothian
A new digital pathway aimed at supporting stroke survivors has launched today in Lothian. The ‘Life After Stroke’ pathway provides stroke survivors tailored information based on their personal experiences, symptoms, and concerns in order to better manage their condition, alongside support from the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland stroke nursing team who provide follow up support in the community.
June 21, 2024
Children use virtual reality to prepare for surgery in pioneering Scottish hospital
An Edinburgh children’s hospital has become one of the first in Scotland to use a virtual reality headset to help children prepare for surgery. Patients at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) will now be able to prepare for surgery through an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience. Thanks to funding from the Hearts &
February 7, 2024
Western General Team Introduces Reusable Surgical Hats to Reduce Waste
A team at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh is significantly reducing operating room waste and saving money after introducing reusable surgical hats.
December 20, 2023
Work on Anaesthetic Gases Wins Again
The policy team making history in NHS Scotland by leading the move away from harmful medical gases to more sustainable gases has won a 2023 Scottish Public Service Award.
December 13, 2023
A Scottish NHS first for East Lothian Community Hospital
East Lothian Community Hospital has become the first NHS Scotland out-patient endoscopy unit within a territorial Health Board area to be awarded the gold standard in quality endoscopy care.
October 20, 2023
NHS Lothians innovative technology partnership is highly commended at national awards
NHS Lothian’s Neonatal Unit, wider Children’s Services and Department of Clinical Neurosciences have been highly commended for their innovative partnership with digital healthcare company vCreate at the Innovate Awards. The awards, delivered in partnership between the AHSN Network and NHS Confederation, celebrate innovation in health and care. This year, they received over 190 entries from
October 10, 2023
Total-body scanner set to unlock disease insights
Scotland is set to receive its first total-body scanner in a boost to clinical research that aims to improve the detection, diagnosis and treatment of complex, multi-organ diseases. The Total-Body Positron Emission Tomography (PET) facility, due to be operational in 2024, will capture images of patients’ entire bodies quicker, in more detail and use less radiation than
October 6, 2023
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NHS Lothian staff recognised for their commitment to tackling climate change
Staff in NHS Lothian have been recognised at two separate events for the work they’re doing to help the Health Board in its journey to Net Zero. At NHS Lothian’s 2023 Celebrating Success staff awards a team of anaesthetists won a top honour for their work in the Green Theatres programme to reduce the impact
September 14, 2023
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Specsavers fundraiser brings new equipment to Royal Infirmary to help premature and sick babies
Cutting-edge equipment for examining premature and sick babies is now in place at the Neonatal Unit in the Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh thanks to a £73,000 fundraiser by Specsavers stores across Scotland. Teams from across the business raised the money after being moved by the story of colleague
July 26, 2023
