Category: Our Staff
Edinburgh healthcare worker wins Silver Award for Lifetime Achievement to Healthcare
Edinburgh healthcare manager James Shanley has been announced as the Silver Winner for the prestigious Our Health Heroes Outstanding Lifetime Achievement award for his contribution to the fight against HIV in the city.
April 7, 2022
NHS Lothian marks Trans Day of Visibility
Promoting NHS Lothian's diversity and inclusion, not just in how we meet and care for our patients, but also in how we meet and care for each other, is fundamental to our values.
April 1, 2022
COVID-19 Volunteer inspired to swap old life for new career as a Nurse
A salesman who gave up his time to volunteer in an NHS Lothian hospital during the height of the pandemic has turned his back on his old career to become a nurse.
March 28, 2022
NHS Lothian recognises International Epilepsy Awareness Day
For International Epilepsy Awareness Day on 26th March 2022, also known as Purple Day, we’ve spoken to some of our amazing staff about how they support people with the condition.
March 25, 2022
NHS Lothian’s Royal Hospital for Children and Young People ready to celebrate birthday milestone
NHS Lothian's Royal Hospital for Children and Young People is ready to celebrate a very special birthday on Wednesday 23 March – marking one year since the world-class facilities fully opened.
March 22, 2022
Celebrating Women in STEM
For International Women's Day, we spoke to three women who are spearheading clinical research in NHS Lothian.
March 8, 2022
NHS Lothian’s Lifelines Scotland project features on Channel 5 News
For those working in the emergency services, looking after yourself can often take a backseat. Last week, Channel 5 News heard about the experiences of emergency responders, and how Lifelines Scotland is helping them build resilience and deal with the trauma they face as part of their job.
February 14, 2022
NHS Lothian is proud to announce Tracy Anne Miller as new Employee Director
Tracy Anne Miller will become the new Employee Director on the NHS Lothian Board on 1 January 2022.
December 16, 2021
A Hair-raising Success for NHS Lothian Clinical Support Worker
Craig Houston is a Clinical Support Worker and HNC Student who works at the intense and high-paced Emergency Department at RIE. Though the pressure is unrelenting at work, Craig maintains a cheerful and kind attitude, and finds ways to help others outwith work as well.
November 22, 2021
NHS Lothian staff commemorated for outstanding response to COVID-19
Health and social care workers across NHS Lothian are being honoured for their outstanding response to the pandemic and their exceptional service to the people of Lothian and beyond.
November 2, 2021
Black History Month: The Transatlantic Slave Trade
Christine Maitland-Francis is an Operating Department Practitioner in Day Surgery at the Royal Infirmary. She is also a co-chair of the NHS Lothian BME Staff Network, co-chair of the NHS Lothian historical links with Transatlantic Slave Trade Advisory Group and a Unison Steward.
October 20, 2021
Health and Social Care Support Workers fighting COVID-19
Celebrations continue for our first Health and Social Care Support Workers Week in recognition of all the hard work and care our wonderful staff provide.
August 27, 2021
