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Phil being interviewed by BBC Scotland 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

mmv-large 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 Nurse of the Year Awards 2022 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

Clinical Academic Research Gateway Awards 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

Long Covid 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

untitled-design 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

nhs-general 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

eeobs 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

Sustainability delegates from Spain 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 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 New pilot scheme provides major breakthrough for Long Covid support in Scotland

An innovative pilot project to transform support for Long Covid patients in Scotland is underway which will improve care for people living with the condition and dramatically relieve the pressure on GPs.

June 14, 2022

Wellbeing Hub Launch NHS Lothian launches innovative digital Wellbeing Hub

NHS Lothian Children's Services is giving thousands of children and young people across Scotland access to important wellbeing resources with the launch of a new digital Wellbeing Hub.

March 28, 2022