Category: Our Services
Lothian labs deliver vital tests amid ongoing surge in respiratory illnesses
NHS Lothian laboratory teams are the first in Scotland to develop and use PCR testing to detect Group A Strep illnesses among those admitted to hospital.
January 18, 2023
Ian Jones
A royally Christmas day out for NHS Lothian patient and her family
On Wednesday (7 Dec) five-year-old Eilidh Currie and her family from Craigentinny in Edinburgh attended a special Royal Christmas day out alongside NHS Lothian and Roald Dahl Nurse Specialist, Michelle Small. Eilidh and her brother Cameron (aged three) both have Batten’s Disease, a rare life-limiting condition, and are cared for by the team at the
December 22, 2022
NHS Lothian urges the public to help, amid sustained and intensifying pressures
Hospitals and GPs in Lothian are being stretched beyond capacity as a result of sustained and intensifying pressures, it was warned yesterday (tues). Calum Campbell, Chief Executive, NHS Lothian, said the healthcare system was under extreme duress as a result of an increase in the numbers of emergency patients, large numbers of delayed discharge patients
December 21, 2022
New appointment will enhance research and practice
NHS Lothian has recruited its first Professor of Psychiatry to help integrate world-leading research into new and innovative Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
December 12, 2022
A father is preparing for his family’s best Christmas after lifesaving liver transplant
A father is preparing for his family’s best Christmas after he was given a second chance following a lifesaving liver transplant.
December 5, 2022
Drop-in clinics available across Lothian for winter vaccines
Vaccination clinics across Lothian are now welcoming drop ins from all adults who are eligible for this year’s winter vaccines.
December 1, 2022
Nearly half a million winter vaccines delivered in Lothian as drop-ins open to over 65s
Nearly half a million winter vaccines have been delivered to people in Lothian since this year’s campaign began. Over 475,000 flu vaccines and COVID-19 boosters have been given so far, protecting hundreds of thousands of people from the latest strain of flu and topping up their protection against COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccine on offer in
November 14, 2022
New e-Bikes in NHS Lothian
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 Launches Advanced Patient Care Monitoring Technology at East Lothian Community Hospital
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
Statement on upcoming demonstration near Chalmers
NHS Lothian wants to reaffirm its commitment to ensuring patients can access all health services whenever they need them.
September 26, 2022
Public holiday arrangements in NHS Lothian for Monday 19 September 2022
Read more about NHS Lothian's public holiday arrangements for Monday 19 September 2022.
September 14, 2022
The Death of Her Majesty The Queen: Preparations for Ceremonial Events in Edinburgh
Preparations are underway to accommodate large crowds of people who are expected to congregate in Edinburgh in the coming days.
September 10, 2022
