Category: Public Health
NHS Lothian Launches Striking Campaign to Stub Out Smoking on Hospital Sites
NHS Lothian has launched a striking new campaign to stub out smoking on hospital sites. Staff members across NHS Lothian hospitals have teamed up to urge patients, visitors and other members of staff not to light-up near hospitals. They aim to create a healthier environment for patients, visitors, and employees and help protect those most
March 18, 2024
Over 1,300 children and young people catch-up on their MMR vaccines in Lothian
NHS Lothian is offering MMR vaccines to children and young people under 25 who have yet to have one or two doses, amid rising numbers of measles cases across the UK and Europe. Public Health Scotland has confirmed there have been five cases of measles in Scotland since October 2023, all of which have been
March 8, 2024
Public urged to take up their winter vaccine offer with flu levels in Scotland high
NHS Lothian is urging those eligible for a Covid-19 and/or flu vaccine to take up the offer, with the winter vaccines available until March.
January 11, 2024
People eligible for winter vaccines urged to top up protection ahead of festive period
Last winter in Scotland, hospital admissions for flu and COVID-19 peaked on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day respectively.
December 8, 2023
Don’t let your protection fade – it’s not too late
With more than 1 million COVID-19 vaccines administered so far this winter across Scotland, NHS Lothian is encouraging those eligible to take up the offer of their COVID-19 and flu vaccines as soon as possible.
November 16, 2023
Winter vaccine clinics in Lothian open to drop-ins
Vaccination clinics across Lothian are opening to drop-ins for this year’s winter vaccines.
November 10, 2023
NHS Lothian encourages parents to get children vaccinated against flu ahead of winter
NHS Lothian is encouraging parents and carers to ensure their child gets their flu vaccine this winter.
September 19, 2023
Lothian’s winter vaccines begin with thousands getting protected
Scotland’s winter vaccination programme has started in Lothian with over 3,500 people getting their flu vaccine on the first day (Monday 4th September).
September 6, 2023
Investigations underway at Western General Hospital
Investigations are being carried out at the Western General Hospital following detection of Legionella bacteria in water supplying parts of the radiotherapy treatment area.
August 1, 2023
You can now drop in to a local clinic for your spring booster
Our level of protection against COVID-19 fades over time, but a spring dose can increase your protection and reduce your risk of severe COVID-19 illness. It’s important to get the vaccine every time you are offered it.
May 19, 2023
NHS Lothian begins COVID-19 spring booster programme
Residents in care homes for older adults are the first to receive their spring COVID-19 booster as the latest stage of the national vaccination programme gets underway.
March 29, 2023
Take part in the Lothian Public Health Survey 2023
If you live in Edinburgh or the Lothians, you may receive an invitation by post from ScotCen on behalf of NHS Lothian and the University of Edinburgh to take part in the Lothian Public Health Survey 2023.
March 28, 2023
