Category: Our Staff

We’re proud to announce that two of our community nursing leaders have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse, a mark of excellence in community nursing across Scotland.

December 3, 2025

At the end of October the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh opened a moving and inspiring art exhibition created by young adults living with kidney conditions, marking a milestone moment for NHS Lothian’s pioneering Renal Young Adult Service.

November 18, 2025

NHS Lothian staff celebrated success at the Scottish Health Awards, taking home four accolades during a glittering ceremony at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.

November 14, 2025

Following some misleading media reports, we are keen to clarify the situation around the closure of an admin building on the Royal Edinburgh Hospital campus in Edinburgh.

September 8, 2025

Yvonne Leavy (55), Advanced Epilepsy Specialist Nurse, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, NHS Lothian, has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours for her outstanding contributions to epilepsy care.

June 17, 2025

NHS Lothian staff were recognised at this years RCN awards for their pioneering innovations, dedication and exceptional care.

An NHS Lothian nurse has become the first nurse in Scotland to have been awarded a prestigious three-year Chief Scientist Office Early Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.

June 4, 2025

The NHS Lothian Spiritual Care Services has been awarded the prestigious Bereavement Charter for Scotland (Workforces).

May 23, 2025

IAN SOUTHERIN

Congratulations to Professor Juliet MacArthur, Chief Nurse – Research and Development in NHS Lothian for receiving the RCN’s top honour of being made a Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing

May 15, 2025

I started working in healthcare when I was just 17. After leaving sixth year, I didn’t feel quite ready for university, so I applied for a job as a Care Support Worker (CSW) at a local nursing home back in 2003.

May 12, 2025

This International Nurses Day, we’re celebrating the dedication, compassion, and expertise of our nursing teams across NHS Lothian, from those just starting out to those who have dedicated decades to caring for others.

May 9, 2025

I began my nursing journey back in 1990, training in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. At the time, the RGN programme was entirely hospital-based, no diplomas or degrees. By 1993, I was a fully qualified nurse, ready to make a difference.