Category: Recognition
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NHS Lothian nurses praised for exceptional care of Scottish Rugby international player with match ball ‘honour’
A team of nurses from NHS Lothian has been praised for the exceptional care and support provided to Scottish Rugby international, Emma Wassell, during her health challenges earlier this season.
May 2, 2025
NHS Lothian Staff Recognised as Finalists in RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2025
Four NHS Lothian nurses and a nursing team have been named as finalists in the prestigious RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2025, which celebrate excellence and dedication in nursing across Scotland.
April 17, 2025
NHS Lothian’s ‘Healthcare Heroes’ honoured at annual Celebrating Success Awards
Healthcare workers, support staff and volunteers who have gone the ‘extra mile’ have been recognised at NHS Lothian’s annual Celebrating Success Awards.
September 27, 2024
MBE honour for NHS Lothian’s Jessica Davidson
Congratulations to NHS Lothian’s Jessica Davidson, Clinical Lead- South East Healthcare & Forensic Medical Services for People in Police Care and Nurse Lead for SARCS Network who received an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List for services to forensic nursing and victim support in Scotland. As a trailblazer and one of the most
January 5, 2024
A Scottish NHS first for East Lothian Community Hospital
East Lothian Community Hospital has become the first NHS Scotland out-patient endoscopy unit within a territorial Health Board area to be awarded the gold standard in quality endoscopy care.
October 20, 2023
Recognising our interpreters on International Translation Day
Did you know that NHS Lothian has its own Interpretation & Translation Service (ITS)? The team helps connect clinicians and patients with interpreters, so language is never a barrier to healthcare.
September 29, 2023
Vital work of NHS Lothian run Lifelines Scotland project praised by Scots Minister
The NHS Lothian run Lifelines Scotland project, a dedicated service to promote resilience and wellbeing for emergency responders, was today (Tues 30 May) praised by Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Maree Todd, MSP.
May 30, 2023
Chalmers Doctor wins Rising Star Award
Congratulations to Dr Kizanne James-McCarthy who recently won the Rising Star Accolade from the University of Southampton’s Inaugural Outstanding Alumni Awards.
August 2, 2022
NHS Lothian welcomes sustainability delegation from Spain
We were pleased to welcome a delegation from Spain to the Western General Hospital today to learn about NHS Lothian’s commitment to delivering sustainable healthcare.
July 7, 2022
Celebrating National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day
Today we are celebrating National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day, which falls on the third Wednesday of every June.
June 15, 2022
NHS Lothian releases film tribute to the exceptional response of staff to COVID-19
A special film which captures experiences of staff across NHS Lothian is being launched today (28 April 2022) to show the public and future generations what it was like to work during the pandemic.
April 28, 2022
Lifelines team member receives MBE for voluntary work
An NHS Lothian staff member has received his MBE at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for his voluntary work with mountain rescue teams.
January 20, 2022
