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Sudden loss, lasting legacy: Whitburn woman urges Scots to discuss organ donation after husband’s tragic death saves four lives
Louise Johnstone from West Lothian is calling on Scots to register their decision on organ and tissue donation following the sudden death of her husband. Speaking out for Organ and Tissue Donation Week, Louise said: “My husband Jed was full of fun – he was an amazing person. We’d met later in life and married just over a year before he died and we’d been looking forward to our future together.”
September 26, 2025

The Kennedy Tower
Following some misleading media reports, we are keen to clarify the situation around the closure of an admin building on the Royal Edinburgh Hospital campus in Edinburgh.
September 8, 2025

Public events to improve services for BSL users in Lothian
British Sign Language users and their families living in Lothian are being invited to attend public events aimed at improving services for BSL users.
August 27, 2025

Scran Academy launches new youth-led café at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
An Edinburgh-based social enterprise today announces the official opening of its exciting new youth empowerment café at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP).
July 11, 2025

NHS Lothian offers additional MMR summer vaccination clinics
Summer vaccination clinics have been set up across the Lothians to help ensure children are up to date with their MMR vaccinations
July 3, 2025

NHS Lothian’s Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion fully reopens for patients
NHS Lothian’s Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion has, from today (25 June) fully reopened to patients. The hospital was temporarily closed in Autumn 2024 to enable urgent repair work to be carried out.
June 25, 2025

NHS Lothian nurse Honoured in King's Birthday Honours
Yvonne Leavy (55), Advanced Epilepsy Specialist Nurse, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, NHS Lothian, has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours for her outstanding contributions to epilepsy care.
June 17, 2025

NHS Lothian Nurses Honoured at Prestigious RCN Awards
NHS Lothian staff were recognised at this years RCN awards for their pioneering innovations, dedication and exceptional care.
June 17, 2025

Sir Geoffrey Palmer, renowned advocate for human rights and equality, passes away aged 85
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Professor Sir Geoff Palmer who was a renowned advocate for human rights and equality and supported NHS Lothian on our journey to be an anti-racist organisation.
June 13, 2025
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