Category: Organisation
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) Update September 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
NHS at 75 – Staff Reflections
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 publishes research findings about the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh’s historical ties to Atlantic slavery
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
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All surgery to resume at NHS Lothian by end of week
The number of operations being carried out daily at NHS Lothian is expected to return to normal by the end of the week. It follows news that the Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit has to be closed temporarily.
August 30, 2022
First Medical Education Fellow in Environmental Sustainability
Shauna Golden has been appointed as NHS Lothian’s first Medical Education Fellow in environmental sustainability.
August 18, 2022
Meeting the Youth Network
For Scottish Apprenticeship Week we are highlighting our Youth Network, a huge resource available for any apprentices and young people in NHS Lothian – or, indeed, anyone who feels young at heart.
March 11, 2022
Seven new Non-Executive Directors to join NHS Lothian Board
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf MSP, has today announced the appointments of seven new Non-Executive Directors to NHS Lothian Board.
February 28, 2022
NHS Lothian is proud to announce Tracy Anne Miller as new Employee Director
Tracy Anne Miller will become the new Employee Director on the NHS Lothian Board on 1 January 2022.
December 16, 2021
NHS Lothian publishes Review into Paediatric Audiology Services
An extensive expert review has found failings in the standard of hearing tests carried out for children in NHS Lothian’s Paediatric Audiology service.
December 9, 2021
Free staff parking permit scheme re-introduced at Little France to ease congestion
NHS Lothian is to re-introduce a staff car parking permit scheme on the Little France campus as part of a plan to help ease traffic congestion.
November 25, 2021
Scottish Hospitals Inquiry – NHS Lothian patient families to give evidence this week
The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry (SHI) is investigating the construction of the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and Department of Clinical Neurosciences (RHCYP/DCN) as well as the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.
November 2, 2021
Advancing Equality in NHS Lothian
As Black History Month draws to a close, we look upon how to continue to promote and cherish diversity in our organisation. Rakiya Suleiman, Equality and Diversity Adviser and co-chair of the BME Network, has written the following piece about the corporate objective set by NHS Lothian last year called Advancing Equality.
October 27, 2021
