Category: Our Services
As part of NHS Lothian’s sustainability programme, they have recently introduced the use of e-Bikes to several services, which will allow nearly 200 staff members to access this healthier and more eco-friendly way of getting around.
October 27, 2022
NHS Lothian have launched a new text message service and online portal, making it quicker and easier for patients to update their details. The two services are being rolled out across a range of specialties starting with Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Gynaecology, Colorectal General Surgery, Ear, Nose & Throat, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Urology, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery and
October 6, 2022
On Monday 29 August, East Lothian Community Hospital became the first hospital in Scotland to use a new process called Electronic Observation (eObs) on the existing patient TRAKCare monitoring system.
September 28, 2022
NHS Lothian wants to reaffirm its commitment to ensuring patients can access all health services whenever they need them.
September 26, 2022
Read more about NHS Lothian's public holiday arrangements for Monday 19 September 2022.
September 14, 2022
Preparations are underway to accommodate large crowds of people who are expected to congregate in Edinburgh in the coming days.
September 10, 2022
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
Dr Caroline Whitworth, Acute Medical Director appeared on BBC Radio Scotland’s breakfast show ‘Good Morning Scotland’ to explain the current situation in A&E and to help the public know what to do.
August 19, 2022
An Edinburgh man who was inspired to become an organ donor is urging people of faith to consider giving others the ultimate gift.
August 2, 2022
NHS Lothian has launched a new appointment-based system for patients with urgent injuries in a bid to reduce waiting times and help ease pressures in hospital and community health care settings.
July 4, 2022
NHS Lothian has warned that increasing cases of COVID-19 are placing mounting pressure on hospital and community services. Health chiefs said community prevalence of the virus is causing serious capacity issues across the whole system. An estimated one in 20 people currently have the virus in Scotland with two thirds of the cases identified in
June 24, 2022
NHS Lothian has teamed up with a charity devoted to improving outcomes for children by inspiring dads and families, to launch a weekly, online support space for dads who have or have had babies in hospital neonatal or special baby care.
June 20, 2022