Category: Innovation
First NHS Board in Scotland to Appoint Manager to Lead Waste Reduction and Drive Sustainability
NHS Lothian has just become the first NHS Board in Scotland to appoint a Circular Economy and Waste Minimisation Manager.
March 25, 2025
Scan for Safety
Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray, and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the Scottish Government, Sir Gregor Smith, visited our interventional Radiology teams at the Royal Infirmary and DCN today to hear about implementation of the Scan for Safety initiative
January 31, 2025
NHS Lothian Midwife invents pioneering theatre scrubs
A midwife has created a “game-changing” new product that has potential to revolutionise neonatal care and improve outcomes for tiny newborn babies.
December 5, 2024
NHS Lothian asks patients to bring their medicines to hospital with them
People across Lothian are being asked to bring their medicines with them to hospital, whether it’s for an overnight stay or an outpatient appointment.
November 12, 2024
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
