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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
Heartbroken Mum urges more to discuss organ donation with loved ones
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
Radiotherapy services return in full at Western General Hospital
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
Youngest kidney donor bungee jumps to thank transplant unit for saving his dads life
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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Specsavers fundraiser brings new equipment to Royal Infirmary to help premature and sick babies
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 welcomes HRH The Princess Royal to officially open the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and Department of Clinical Neurosciences
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
Their Majesties The King and Queen celebrate 75 years of the NHS at NHS Lothian’s Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
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
NHS Lothian hires first ‘peer bridgers’ in Scotland to allow easier access to rehab services
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 receive accreditation from UNICEF
NHS Lothian’s Neonatal Services have been fully accredited as Baby Friendly by UNICEF UK.
June 28, 2023
Important notice about Lloyds Pharmacies in Sainsbury’s stores in Lothian
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
Vital work of NHS Lothian run Lifelines Scotland project praised by Scots Minister
The NHS Lothian run Lifelines Scotland project, a dedicated service to promote resilience and wellbeing for emergency responders, was today (Tues 30 May) praised by Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Maree Todd, MSP.
May 30, 2023
International Day of the Midwife – Spotlight on Mercedes Perez-Botella – Director of Midwifery
Today (Friday 5 May) is International Day of the Midwife and we’re celebrating all the hard work our midwives do every single day. We caught up with Mercedes Perez-Botella, Director of Midwifery in NHS Lothian, to find out more about her role and the difference midwives make to mums and families.
May 4, 2023
