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Scotland is set to receive its first total-body scanner in a boost to clinical research that aims to improve the detection, diagnosis and treatment of complex, multi-organ diseases. The Total-Body Positron Emission Tomography (PET) facility, due to be operational in 2024, will capture images of patients’ entire bodies quicker, in more detail and use less radiation than

October 6, 2023

Did you know that NHS Lothian has its own Interpretation & Translation Service (ITS)? The team helps connect clinicians and patients with interpreters, so language is never a barrier to healthcare.

September 29, 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

A mother who made the brave decision to save the lives of three other people and give another the gift of sight has urged more people to discuss organ donation with their families. Debbie Young, 53, from Edinburgh, made the courageous decision to donate her daughter’s organs when she died two years ago. Her daughter,

September 20, 2023

A full return of radiotherapy services is under way at the Western General Hospital following completion of work to eliminate Legionella bacteria in water supplying parts of the treatment area.

September 13, 2023

A man who became the youngest kidney donor in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has completed a charity bungee jump to thank the Renal Transplant Unit for saving his dad’s life. Josh Salmond, from Methil, Fife, was just 21 when he gave his father Jimmy, 55, the gift of life after his kidneys stopped functioning

August 2, 2023

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Cutting-edge equipment for examining premature and sick babies is now in place at the Neonatal Unit in the Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh thanks to a £73,000 fundraiser by Specsavers stores across Scotland. Teams from across the business raised the money after being moved by the story of colleague

July 26, 2023

NHS Lothian has today (Wed 5 July) welcomed HRH The Princess Royal to officially open the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) and Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN). Offering world-class facilities for both children and adults, the building first opened its doors in July 2020, with all services transferred to the new space

July 5, 2023

NHS Lothian’s Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has today (4 July) welcomed Their Majesties The King and Queen in celebration of 75 years of the NHS. The Royal visitors were welcomed on-site by NHS Lothian Chair John Connaghan CBE, Chief Executive Calum Campbell, Chief Officer Acute Services Michelle Carr and Site Director Aris Tyrothoulakis. Their Majesties

July 4, 2023

The Lothians & Edinburgh Abstinence Programme (LEAP) has become the first rehabilitation service in Scotland to hire people with lived experience to bridge the gap between community treatment and rehab.

June 30, 2023

NHS Lothian’s Neonatal Services have been fully accredited as Baby Friendly by UNICEF UK. 

June 28, 2023

Lloyds Pharmacy has informed NHS Lothian the pharmacies in Meadowbank and Straiton Sainsbury’s Stores will be permanently closed from Tuesday 13 June 2023.

June 6, 2023