Category: Recognition
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
James Shanley Nominated for Life Time Achievement Award
Edinburgh healthcare manager James Shanley has been nominated for a prestigious Our Health Heroes lifetime achievement award for his contribution to the fight against HIV in the city.
January 18, 2022
NHS Lothian staff commemorated for outstanding response to COVID-19
Health and social care workers across NHS Lothian are being honoured for their outstanding response to the pandemic and their exceptional service to the people of Lothian and beyond.
November 2, 2021
First Hospital in Scotland to get a Green Flag award
The Royal Edinburgh Hospital (REH) has just become the first hospital in Scotland to receive the Green Flag Award (on Thursday 14 October). It is an internationally recognised mark of quality which has been awarded to the hospital for its well managed natural spaces that benefit patients, staff, and the local community.
October 22, 2021
