Category: Statement
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)
There have been reports in the media that some buildings in the NHS Estate across Scotland may have been constructed using Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). This material, which was widely in use between 1960 and 1980, was used mainly for components such as roof and floor planks. It is known to be weaker than other
August 23, 2023
Major incident at Leith Docks
Statement from NHS Lothian on a major incident at Imperial Dock in Leith, Edinburgh, when a ship on dry dock became dislodged from its holding.
March 22, 2023
NHS Lothian urges the public to help, amid sustained and intensifying pressures
Hospitals and GPs in Lothian are being stretched beyond capacity as a result of sustained and intensifying pressures, it was warned yesterday (tues). Calum Campbell, Chief Executive, NHS Lothian, said the healthcare system was under extreme duress as a result of an increase in the numbers of emergency patients, large numbers of delayed discharge patients
December 21, 2022
Message on the death of Her Majesty, The Queen
“It is with the great sadness that we have learned of the death of Her Majesty the Queen"
September 9, 2022
All surgery to resume at NHS Lothian by end of week
The number of operations being carried out daily at NHS Lothian is expected to return to normal by the end of the week. It follows news that the Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit has to be closed temporarily.
August 30, 2022
Temporary closure of NHS Lothian’s Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit (HSDU)
NHS Lothian has temporarily closed its Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit (HSDU) at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh due to a small water leak. HSDU is the facility where surgical instruments are cleaned and prepared for surgery, and an ultra-clean environment is essential. The unit serves the whole of NHS Lothian. The closure forced the
August 29, 2022
NHS Lothian experiencing rising COVID-19 pressures
NHS Lothian has warned that increasing cases of COVID-19 are placing mounting pressure on hospital and community services. Health chiefs said community prevalence of the virus is causing serious capacity issues across the whole system. An estimated one in 20 people currently have the virus in Scotland with two thirds of the cases identified in
June 24, 2022
Scottish Hospitals Inquiry Update
The second Evidence Hearing session of the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry (SHI) commences from today. Find out more.
May 9, 2022
Statement on the Death of Amanda Cox at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 10 December 2018
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has announced that a Fatal Accident Inquiry will not be held into the death of Amanda Cox who died at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE) in December 2018.
March 14, 2022
NHS Lothian publishes Review into Paediatric Audiology Services
An extensive expert review has found failings in the standard of hearing tests carried out for children in NHS Lothian’s Paediatric Audiology service.
December 9, 2021
Statement on historical links with Atlantic slave trade
A joint statement from NHS Lothian and Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation.
August 30, 2021
