Category: Our Staff
Lothian labs deliver vital tests amid ongoing surge in respiratory illnesses
NHS Lothian laboratory teams are the first in Scotland to develop and use PCR testing to detect Group A Strep illnesses among those admitted to hospital.
January 18, 2023
Ian Jones
A royally Christmas day out for NHS Lothian patient and her family
On Wednesday (7 Dec) five-year-old Eilidh Currie and her family from Craigentinny in Edinburgh attended a special Royal Christmas day out alongside NHS Lothian and Roald Dahl Nurse Specialist, Michelle Small. Eilidh and her brother Cameron (aged three) both have Batten’s Disease, a rare life-limiting condition, and are cared for by the team at the
December 22, 2022
New appointment will enhance research and practice
NHS Lothian has recruited its first Professor of Psychiatry to help integrate world-leading research into new and innovative Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
December 12, 2022
NHS Lothian staff awarded prestigious Queens Nurse Award
Two NHS Lothian staff members have been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Queen’s Nurse’ at a ceremony in Edinburgh.
December 6, 2022
A father is preparing for his family’s best Christmas after lifesaving liver transplant
A father is preparing for his family’s best Christmas after he was given a second chance following a lifesaving liver transplant.
December 5, 2022
NHS Lothian staff recognised in awards across the country
NHS Lothian is proud to shine a light on the numerous staff members and teams who have triumphed in various award ceremonies over the past few weeks.
November 17, 2022
NHS Lothian staff recognised in prestigious Scottish Health Awards
NHS Lothian staff have picked up two prestigious Scottish Health Awards as the winners were announced at the O2 Academy, Edinburgh.
November 9, 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
Black History Month 2022
This month is international Black History Month and to help celebrate, we wanted to celebrate diversity in NHS Lothian.
October 21, 2022
NHS Lothian Health Heroes Announced
Health heroes across Lothian have been voted by the public to receive a top award for their hard work and commitment.
September 29, 2022
NHS Lothian physio saves man’s life whilst climbing Ben Nevis
Off-duty NHS Lothian physiotherapist Courtney Ferguson (27), leapt into action to save a fellow hillwalkers life whilst scaling Ben Nevis.
September 22, 2022
First Medical Education Fellow in Environmental Sustainability
Shauna Golden has been appointed as NHS Lothian’s first Medical Education Fellow in environmental sustainability.
August 18, 2022
