Category: Our Services
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
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All surgery to resume at NHS Lothian by end of week
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
NHS Lothian’s Emergency Department under extreme pressure
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
Edinburgh man encourages fellow Muslims to register as organ donors
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 launches appointment system for urgent injuries
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 experiencing rising COVID-19 pressures
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 and a Local Dads Charity Launch a Free Online Support Service for Neonatal Dads
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
