Category: Patient Story

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

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

Dr Caroline Whitworth, Acute Medical Director appeared on BBC Radio Scotland’s breakfast show ‘Good Morning Scotland’ to explain the current situation in A&E and to help the public know what to do.
August 19, 2022

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

An Edinburgh man who was inspired to become an organ donor is urging people of faith to consider giving others the ultimate gift.
August 2, 2022

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

An innovative pilot project to transform support for Long Covid patients in Scotland is underway which will improve care for people living with the condition and dramatically relieve the pressure on GPs.
June 14, 2022

Two patients have spoken out on Skin Cancer Awareness Month about the difference NHS Lothian’s treatment has made to their lives.
May 1, 2022

A new £6.2 million Renal Dialysis Unit has opened in Edinburgh serving patients from the north and west of the city.
October 21, 2021