Category: Our Staff
StrengthINDiversity: Daisy Sandeman, Clinical Nurse Manager
“I hope we can get to a point where people are known only for the work they do, not for their race, gender or anything else.”
May 12, 2022
StrengthINDiversity: Audrey Pringle, Team Lead for QI and Standards for Care Homes and Primary Care
Audrey Pringle is the Team Lead for Quality Improvement and Standards for Care Homes and Primary Care. She also has a visual impairment. However, this disability has not been a barrier in her nursing career.
StrengthINDiversity: Ego Olori, Health Visitor
For International Day of the Midwife, Ego is the second person we are featuring in our #StrengthINDiversity campaign.
May 5, 2022
StrengthINDiversity: Esther Mrode, Midwife
This year, we are shining a light on the diversity within our midwifery and nursing staff for International Day of the Midwife (5 May), International Nurses' Day (12 May) and International Clinical Trials Day (20 May). First we have a chat with Esther, an Edinburgh-based midwife.
Spotlight on Kelly Given, Neurodiversity Co-chair of the DEN
For Autism Acceptance Month, Kelly Given, neurodiversity co-chair of the Disabled Employee Network shared her thoughts and experiences.
April 29, 2022
Staff and patients take four million steps for Ukraine
NHS Lothian staff and patients at the Robert Fergusson Unit (RFU) have walked four million steps in under a month to raise money for Ukraine.
April 14, 2022
Edinburgh healthcare worker wins Silver Award for Lifetime Achievement to Healthcare
Edinburgh healthcare manager James Shanley has been announced as the Silver Winner for the prestigious Our Health Heroes Outstanding Lifetime Achievement award for his contribution to the fight against HIV in the city.
April 7, 2022
NHS Lothian marks Trans Day of Visibility
Promoting NHS Lothian's diversity and inclusion, not just in how we meet and care for our patients, but also in how we meet and care for each other, is fundamental to our values.
April 1, 2022
COVID-19 Volunteer inspired to swap old life for new career as a Nurse
A salesman who gave up his time to volunteer in an NHS Lothian hospital during the height of the pandemic has turned his back on his old career to become a nurse.
March 28, 2022
NHS Lothian recognises International Epilepsy Awareness Day
For International Epilepsy Awareness Day on 26th March 2022, also known as Purple Day, we’ve spoken to some of our amazing staff about how they support people with the condition.
March 25, 2022
NHS Lothian’s Royal Hospital for Children and Young People ready to celebrate birthday milestone
NHS Lothian's Royal Hospital for Children and Young People is ready to celebrate a very special birthday on Wednesday 23 March – marking one year since the world-class facilities fully opened.
March 22, 2022
Celebrating Women in STEM
For International Women's Day, we spoke to three women who are spearheading clinical research in NHS Lothian.
March 8, 2022
