Category: Our Staff
High tea Coronation celebrations at NHS Lothian’s St John’s Hospital
NHS Lothian’s Catering Team at St John’s Hospital have surprised patients with celebratory high teas to mark the King’s Coronation. The team, who make and bake all food on site frequently look for opportunities to surprise patients, helping to make a hospital stay that little bit more pleasant.
May 5, 2023
International Day of the Midwife – Spotlight on Mercedes Perez-Botella – Director of Midwifery
Today (Friday 5 May) is International Day of the Midwife and we’re celebrating all the hard work our midwives do every single day. We caught up with Mercedes Perez-Botella, Director of Midwifery in NHS Lothian, to find out more about her role and the difference midwives make to mums and families.
May 4, 2023
NHS Lothian Plastic Surgeon provides vital support to medical staff in Ukraine
A world away from the problems we face in the UK, Mr Patrick Addison, Clinical Director for Plastic Surgery in NHS Lothian recently travelled to Ukraine, offering his clinical expertise to support with the development of orthoplastic services in the country.
May 2, 2023
NHS Lothian’s Tissue Viability Team recognised in esteemed awards ceremony
NHS Lothian’s Tissue Viability Team have been announced as the winner of Wound Care Nurse of the Year Award at the prestigious British Journal of Nursing Awards in London.
April 20, 2023
Anorexia patient fundraises for St John’s Hospital after Eating Disorder Unit saves her life
Amy Young, 28, has fundraised over £3,500 for the Regional Eating Disorder Unit (REDU) at St John’s Hospital after a seven-year battle with an eating disorder.
March 14, 2023
International Women’s Day
Wednesday 8 March marks International Women's Day. This year's theme is #EmbraceEquity. The aim of the campaign is to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren't enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging requires equitable action.
March 8, 2023
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
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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
