Category: Our Services
Edinburgh man who spent ‘half his life in the dark’ looks forward to Christmas after lifechanging corneal transplant
David Watkins (76), a retired college lecturer from Edinburgh, is looking forward to celebrating Christmas with his family after being given the gift of sight after decades of vision loss and having to stay in the dark.
December 24, 2025
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BMA announce ballot in favour of strike action
The BMA’s resident doctor members have voted in support of strike action.
December 19, 2025
Urgent Precautionary Actions to Help Protect Our Patients and Staff Against Flu
NHS Lothian is taking some urgent precautions to help protect patients and staff against flu this winter.
December 12, 2025
Art Exhibition Shines Light on Scotland’s First Renal Young Adult Service
At the end of October the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh opened a moving and inspiring art exhibition created by young adults living with kidney conditions, marking a milestone moment for NHS Lothian’s pioneering Renal Young Adult Service.
November 18, 2025
Brothers Celebrate Life-Saving Kidney Transplant as UK Marks 65 Years of Organ Donation
Gordon and Harry Wilson share their story of brotherly love and organ donation, echoing a historic transplant from 1960
October 31, 2025
Key Messages for Patients
You are likely to read or hear some stories in the media this week about maternity services in NHS Lothian.
October 28, 2025
CAMHS strengthens commitment to supporting equality among young people
NHS Lothian’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has been formally recognised for its efforts to make services more inclusive and affirming for LGBTQ+ young people.
October 7, 2025
The Kennedy Tower
Following some misleading media reports, we are keen to clarify the situation around the closure of an admin building on the Royal Edinburgh Hospital campus in Edinburgh.
September 8, 2025
Public events to improve services for BSL users in Lothian
British Sign Language users and their families living in Lothian are being invited to attend public events aimed at improving services for BSL users.
August 27, 2025
NHS Lothian’s Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion fully reopens for patients
NHS Lothian’s Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion has, from today (25 June) fully reopened to patients. The hospital was temporarily closed in Autumn 2024 to enable urgent repair work to be carried out.
June 25, 2025
Spiritual Care Services awarded Bereavement Charter for Scotland
The NHS Lothian Spiritual Care Services has been awarded the prestigious Bereavement Charter for Scotland (Workforces).
May 23, 2025
NHS Lothian services prepare to return to the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
NHS Lothian is preparing for a return of services to the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, following its temporary closure in Autumn 2024 to enable urgent repair work to be carried out.
May 7, 2025
