Category: Our Staff
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
NHS Lothian staff support ICU patient on Van Gogh visit
Staff at NHS Lothian’s Western General Intensive Care Unit (ICU) recently supported one of their patients on an unforgettably special day out to visit the unique ‘Van Gogh Alive’ exhibition in Edinburgh.
August 15, 2022
Chalmers Doctor wins Rising Star Award
Congratulations to Dr Kizanne James-McCarthy who recently won the Rising Star Accolade from the University of Southampton’s Inaugural Outstanding Alumni Awards.
August 2, 2022
Edinburgh man encourages fellow Muslims to register as organ donors
An Edinburgh man who was inspired to become an organ donor is urging people of faith to consider giving others the ultimate gift.
NHS Lothian launches the first research ‘gateway’ funding awards for healthcare professionals in Scotland
NHS Lothian has today (25 July 2022) launched the Lothian Clinical Academic Research Gateway Awards to help healthcare professionals progress their research careers.
July 25, 2022
NHS Lothian launches appointment system for urgent injuries
NHS Lothian has launched a new appointment-based system for patients with urgent injuries in a bid to reduce waiting times and help ease pressures in hospital and community health care settings.
July 4, 2022
Celebrating National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day with Brian Robb
Brian Robb is the Area Soft Facilities Manager for East/Midlothian and Associated Sites in NHS Lothian, and the professional catering lead for the board. He is also the current Chairman of the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) and has been one of the driving forces behind the National Estates and Facilities Day. National E&F Day runs
June 15, 2022
