Category: Organisation

The vital work is ongoing at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh as NHS Lothian accepted a report from Healthcare Improvement Scotland which effectively endorses the plan already underway, and provides recommendations to strengthen that vital work.

October 29, 2025

Susan Webb has been appointed to the post of Executive Director of Public Health and Health Policy for NHS Lothian, a position she will take up later this year following the retirement of Dona Milne, the current post holder.

April 25, 2025

Red Dot Radio

Thursday 13 February 2025 is World Radio Day. In NHS Lothian we’re lucky to have several radio services across our sites.

February 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former NHS Lothian Chairman, Brian Houston, who has died following an illness at the age of 76.

January 9, 2025

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