Category: Public Health
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
Results of research into the transmission of COVID-19 from hospitals into care homes released
Scientists in NHS Lothian have helped to develop national infection controls after studying COVID-19 transmission between hospitals and care homes. The teams found that 99 per cent of patients discharged from hospital into care homes during the first wave of the pandemic did not introduce COVID-19 into care homes.
March 14, 2023
NHS Lothian’s new annual Public Health report published
NHS Lothian has today released a new annual report which looks to provide an in-depth analysis into the health of Lothian.
February 8, 2023
NHS Lothian issues advice to public on rise of respiratory viruses
An increasing number of respiratory viruses in Lothian is heaping extra pressure on the hospital system.
December 30, 2022
NHS Lothian issues winter vaccines reminder for eligible groups as hospitalisations for COVID-19 and flu are increasing
Those eligible for the free COVID-19 and flu vaccinations are being urged to get their jabs as winter sets in and hospitalisations increase.
December 15, 2022
NHS Lothian marks second anniversary of COVID-19 vaccine roll out with 2,451,177 doses given across the region
NHS Lothian is marking two years since Scotland’s roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine began on 8 December 2020. Since then, more than 14.5 million doses of the vaccine have been administered in Scotland with 2,451,177 of those being given across Lothian. The initial effort to protect people from the deadly virus was the biggest
December 8, 2022
Drop-in clinics available across Lothian for winter vaccines
Vaccination clinics across Lothian are now welcoming drop ins from all adults who are eligible for this year’s winter vaccines.
December 1, 2022
Nearly half a million winter vaccines delivered in Lothian as drop-ins open to over 65s
Nearly half a million winter vaccines have been delivered to people in Lothian since this year’s campaign began. Over 475,000 flu vaccines and COVID-19 boosters have been given so far, protecting hundreds of thousands of people from the latest strain of flu and topping up their protection against COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccine on offer in
November 14, 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
