Category: Sustainability
NHS Lothian takes further steps to tackle climate change
NHS Lothian has taken further steps in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, tackle climate change and improve long-term sustainability by extending and introducing new roles.
July 31, 2023
Western General Hospital makes significant strides in reducing the environmental harm caused by theatre gases
NHS Lothian’s Western General Hospital has significantly reduced its carbon emissions thanks to a team of environmentally conscious anaesthetists. By replacing the use of one medical gas alone with an eco-friendlier alternative, the Department of Anaesthetic’s carbon footprint has decreased by over 125 tonnes annually.
April 3, 2023
NHS Lothian staff recognised in awards across the country
NHS Lothian is proud to shine a light on the numerous staff members and teams who have triumphed in various award ceremonies over the past few weeks.
November 17, 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
Investing in Sustainability
NHS Lothian has recently completed a project to make 6 of our sites more energy efficient.
September 27, 2022
First Medical Education Fellow in Environmental Sustainability
Shauna Golden has been appointed as NHS Lothian’s first Medical Education Fellow in environmental sustainability.
August 18, 2022
NHS Scotland launches Climate Emergency Strategy
NHS Scotland published its Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy 2022-2026 this week, with ambitions which face up to the climate and ecological crisis as a health emergency.
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
NHS Lothian Hosts Edinburgh Climate Meeting
NHS Lothian took its turn to host the Edinburgh Climate Compact Quarterly Meeting on Thursday 30 June.
July 1, 2022
NHS Lothian invests over half a million pounds into electric fleet
NHS Lothian has invested over half a million pounds into its electric fleet as part of its ongoing efforts to be a leader in sustainable healthcare.
April 22, 2022
NHS Lothian Sewing Room Supervisor Helps with Road to Net Zero
Irene Brown, A Sewing Room Supervisor, recently helped NHS in Scotland make a change in the way we do things which will help NHS Lothian's goals to become more sustainable and tackle climate.
February 4, 2022
New Climate Challenge Grants to help support sustainable healthcare for future generations
Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation have this week (12 January) launched their new Climate Challenge Grants programme to complement work that is already being undertaken by NHS Lothian to develop a health service that is environmentally sustainable for future generations.
January 14, 2022
