Category: Organisation

Letters for new eye clinic appointments will begin “landing on doorsteps” in Lothian in two weeks’ time.

October 9, 2024

Calum Campbell, Chief Executive of NHS Lothian retires today after 40 years’ service to the NHS. Calum began his career as a nurse and then Health Visitor before going on to senior leadership roles in Wales and Scotland, serving as Chief Executive at NHS Borders and NHS Lanarkshire before joining NHS Lothian in 2020.

May 31, 2024

The Infected Blood Inquiry has now published its report. The inquiry focussed on the transmission of Hepatitis B, HIV and Hepatitis C through blood components and plasma products during the 1970s, 80s and early 90s, and issued its findings and recommendations on Monday (May 20).

May 21, 2024

The Infected Blood Inquiry published its report today (Monday May 20). The inquiry, which focussed on the transmission of Hepatitis B, HIV and Hepatitis C through blood components and plasma products during the 1970s, 80s and early 90s, issued its findings and recommendations. The inquiry began taking evidence in April 2019 after it was announced by Government in 2017.

May 20, 2024

Caroline Hiscox has been appointed to the post of Chief Executive of NHS Lothian, a position she will take up later this year following the retirement of the Board’s current Chief Executive, Calum Campbell, after 40 years’ service in the NHS. With an exceptional career history in Nursing, Professor Hiscox has over 30 years’ experience

March 1, 2024

NHS Lothian has officially launched its plan to tackle racism and reduce inequalities in health and at work. It is part of the health board’s duty to widen access to healthcare and ensure everyone in Lothian can live longer, healthier lives, regardless of their background or identity.

February 28, 2024

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

NHS Lothian teams are working to make sure patients continue to receive the highest quality care this winter, despite the widespread predictions of increased illness and hospital admission. This winter, the focus will be on reducing hospital attendance and admission, increasing hospital flow, providing more care closer to home and reducing the length of a

December 12, 2023

NHS Lothian yesterday (thurs) said it would make amends for its historical links with slavery, following publication of new research. Although the health board cannot provide any traditional financial reparation, it has agreed to raise awareness, provide education and forge new relationships as part of a bid to begin acknowledging its legacy and making amends

October 5, 2023

You’ll be aware by now that RAAC was widely in use between 1960 and 1980, to make components such as roof and floor planks. It is known to be weaker than other forms of concrete and its use was phased out in the 1990’s.  As outlined in a previous briefing, work is underway at a national

September 22, 2023

As the NHS celebrated 75 years, we asked staff for their reflections – how things have changed since they started their careers, their fondest or most poignant memories of the NHS and their hopes for its future. Below are a selection of the responses we received. Further reflections have been shared across our social media

July 7, 2023

NHS Lothian has published the findings of a research project, funded by NHS Lothian Charity, to learn about the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh's historical ties with the enslavement of African people and people of African descent.

January 4, 2023