Category: Patient Story
Schoolboy defies odds to walk again after horror car accident
A brave schoolboy is looking forward to the best summer holidays after learning how to walk all over again after he was involved in a horror car accident. Little Denis-Jack Ward, six, has defied all odds after he suffered a nasty open fracture to his leg when he was hit by a car in front
June 27, 2023
Lothian cancer patient’s epic fundraising helps others like her
Julie Baker underwent lifesaving laryngectomy surgery (removal of the larynx) in St John’s Hospital after being diagnosed with throat cancer in August 2022.
May 26, 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
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’s Emergency Department under extreme pressure
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
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
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.
August 2, 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
New pilot scheme provides major breakthrough for Long Covid support in Scotland
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
NHS Lothian patients speak of their experience with skin cancer on awareness month
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
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New Renal Dialysis Unit Opens at Western General Hospital
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
