Category: Innovation
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
NHS Lothian hires first ‘peer bridgers’ in Scotland to allow easier access to rehab services
The Lothians & Edinburgh Abstinence Programme (LEAP) has become the first rehabilitation service in Scotland to hire people with lived experience to bridge the gap between community treatment and rehab.
June 30, 2023
RCPath Achievement Awards 2023 – Congratulations to the Medical Microbiology and Virology team
NHS Lothian’s Medical Microbiology and Virology team were presented last night (22 June) with the RCPath Achievement Award. The RCPath Achievement Award exemplify excellence in pathology practice, education and training. The winning team, who are spread over the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE), St John’s Hospital (SJH) and the Western General Hospital (WGH), were presented
June 23, 2023
RCN Scotland awards – congratulations to NHS Lothian winners and finalists!
Two Advanced Nurse Practitioners from NHS Lothian won prestigious awards at the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony yesterday (Wednesday 21 June 2023). Fiona Bruce, Paediatric Haematology/Oncology Advanced Nurse Practitioner, won Scotland’s People’s Choice Award and was nominated by the public for her work with children with cancer at home and in Africa. Fiona works at
June 22, 2023
Work for NHS Lothian and interested in a career in research?
The Clinical Academic Research Gateway Awards are now open to NMAHPPs for a second year!
March 20, 2023
Award-winning Long Covid support service extended to Midlothian
An innovative project to provide much-needed support to Long Covid patients has been extended to Midlothian.
March 3, 2023
Lothian labs deliver vital tests amid ongoing surge in respiratory illnesses
NHS Lothian laboratory teams are the first in Scotland to develop and use PCR testing to detect Group A Strep illnesses among those admitted to hospital.
January 18, 2023
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NHS Lothian helps pioneer new treatment for kidney cancer patients in UK
A kidney cancer drug has been accepted for use within NHS Scotland and across the UK thanks to an international study, with NHS Lothian and Edinburgh University leading the UK part of the trial.
December 21, 2022
NHS Lothian Launches Advanced Patient Care Monitoring Technology at East Lothian Community Hospital
On Monday 29 August, East Lothian Community Hospital became the first hospital in Scotland to use a new process called Electronic Observation (eObs) on the existing patient TRAKCare monitoring system.
September 28, 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
