Category: Our Staff
First Nurse in Scotland to be awarded CSO Early Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
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
Spiritual Care Services awarded Bereavement Charter for Scotland
The NHS Lothian Spiritual Care Services has been awarded the prestigious Bereavement Charter for Scotland (Workforces).
May 23, 2025
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NHS Lothian Chief Nurse receives Royal College of Nursing’s top honour
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
My Journey into Nursing – Joy Madigan, Trainee Nurse Endoscopist
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
International Nurses Day – Agnes Ritchie
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
My Journey in Nursing – By Mary Gallagher, Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner
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.
International Nurses Day – Anne Scott
This International Nurses Day, we’re proud to celebrate the dedication, compassion, and expertise of our nurses across NHS Lothian, from those just beginning their careers to the experienced professionals who have been with us for many years.
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NHS Lothian nurses praised for exceptional care of Scottish Rugby international player with match ball ‘honour’
A team of nurses from NHS Lothian has been praised for the exceptional care and support provided to Scottish Rugby international, Emma Wassell, during her health challenges earlier this season.
May 2, 2025
NHS Lothian Staff Recognised as Finalists in RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2025
Four NHS Lothian nurses and a nursing team have been named as finalists in the prestigious RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2025, which celebrate excellence and dedication in nursing across Scotland.
April 17, 2025
NHS Lothian Receptionist Retires at 90 After 58 Years of Service
Cathie Lackie will move on to her next chapter after nearly six decades of dedicated service to NHS Lothian.
March 26, 2025
Celebrating NHS Lothian Bereavement Service’s Achievement
The NHS Lothian Bereavement Service has been awarded the prestigious Bereavement Charter for Scotland (Workforces).
March 21, 2025
World Kidney Day– Spotlight on the Renal Young Adult Service
As Thursday 13 March is World Kidney Day, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the Renal Young Adult Service in NHS Lothian, which was the first of its kind in Scotland.
March 12, 2025
