Category: Our Staff

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we spoke with Carrie Murdoch, Health Promotion Specialist for SE Scotland Breast Screening, to learn more about the vital role of breast screening and what to expect during a screening appointment.

October 4, 2024

Healthcare workers, support staff and volunteers who have gone the ‘extra mile’ have been recognised at NHS Lothian’s annual Celebrating Success Awards.

September 27, 2024

Professor Simon Edgar, Consultant Anaesthetist & Director of Medical Education, and Dr Alistair McNarry, Consultant in Theatres & Anaesthetics were recently awarded by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) for their exceptional contribution to anaesthesiology, research, and education.  

July 30, 2024

A couple are celebrating after beating massive odds of one in 700,000 to give birth to FOUR beautiful baby boys. Arlene and John Mitchell, from Longridge in West Lothian, have welcomed a rare set of quadruplets into the world - making them the first naturally conceived quads ever born in Lothian.

July 2, 2024

Calum Campbell, Chief Executive of NHS Lothian retires today after 40 years’ service to the NHS. Calum began his career as a nurse and then Health Visitor before going on to senior leadership roles in Wales and Scotland, serving as Chief Executive at NHS Borders and NHS Lanarkshire before joining NHS Lothian in 2020.

May 31, 2024

Four NHS Lothian nurses, along with a Lothian nursing team, have been announced as finalists in the prestigious RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2024. The awards showcase the very best of nursing across Scotland, highlighting, and celebrating the unwavering commitment and remarkable professional care provided by nursing staff.

April 12, 2024

NHS Lothian has launched a striking new campaign to stub out smoking on hospital sites. Staff members across NHS Lothian hospitals have teamed up to urge patients, visitors and other members of staff not to light-up near hospitals. They aim to create a healthier environment for patients, visitors, and employees and help protect those most

March 18, 2024

A loving dad has given his son an amazing second chance by donating his kidney to save him from an incurable disease. James MacDonald, 57, gave his son the gift of life after Craig, 28, developed chronic kidney failure. The disease had reduced Craig’s kidney function by a staggering 92% and his mum, dad, older

March 14, 2024

On Sunday, across the nation, families will celebrate the important role of mothers and mother figures. Within Lothian, this includes NHS midwives Lynn Brown and her daughter Carolyn. Both women have supported countless expectant and new mums in their roles, as well as both giving birth in Lothian. Ahead of Mothering Sunday, the mother and

March 8, 2024

NHS Lothian offers several Apprenticeship opportunities every year in a variety of different specialities. Apprenticeships are a fantastic opportunity for anyone between the ages of 16-24 years old, or up to 29 years of age if you’re disabled or have care experience, to start your career within Healthcare. Daisy Tipton (25) started her modern apprenticeship

March 5, 2024

Caroline Hiscox has been appointed to the post of Chief Executive of NHS Lothian, a position she will take up later this year following the retirement of the Board’s current Chief Executive, Calum Campbell, after 40 years’ service in the NHS. With an exceptional career history in Nursing, Professor Hiscox has over 30 years’ experience

March 1, 2024

On National Mental Health Nurses Day, I would like to sincerely thank all our mental health nurses for their commitment, contributions and hard work and celebrate the difference mental health nurses make to the lives of people affected by mental health difficulties, illnesses and associated conditions.

February 21, 2024