Category: Our Services
New Ranger Service Supports Staff and Patient Wellbeing
While research consistently proves that contact with nature reduces stress and supports recovery, there are often significant barriers preventing patients, staff and communities from accessing these areas.
April 22, 2026
Building a Modern Travel Health Service for Lothian
In NHS Lothian, we have worked to develop a modern service that provides safe, comprehensive care before people travel abroad.
March 27, 2026
Investigation works in ward at Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
Investigations are underway in a ward of the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh after a defect was identified in some patient bathrooms.
March 24, 2026
World Kidney Day – 12 March 2026
World Kidney Day is an annual event that raises awareness of kidney health and celebrates progress in care and support.
March 12, 2026
First Minister Opens New Walk-in Clinic
NHS Lothian welcome the First Minister, John Swinney MSP, to officially open Scotland's first GP led walk-in clinic at the Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre.
February 13, 2026
Plans for new walk-in GP service in NHS Lothian approved
NHS Lothian is pleased to be bringing forward plans to deliver a new walk-in GP service in Wester Hailes.
January 20, 2026
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
