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World Kidney Day – 12 March 2026
World Kidney Day is an annual event that raises awareness of kidney health and celebrates progress in care and support.
March 12, 2026
Volunteers
St John’s Hospital opens annual volunteer recruitment drive
NHS Lothian is now accepting applications for volunteers to join its team at St John’s Hospital in Livingston.
February 27, 2026
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NHS Lothian Staff Recognised as Finalists in RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2026
Two NHS Lothian nurses have been named as finalists in the prestigious RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2026, which celebrate excellence, innovation, and dedication within the nursing profession across Scotland.
February 26, 2026
OK to ask
It’s OK to Ask – empowering people in Scotland to get the most out of every healthcare appointment
In February NHS Scotland relaunched its ‘It’s OK to Ask’ campaign for 2026, encouraging people across Scotland to feel confident asking questions about their health, care, and treatment options.
February 26, 2026
PAEP Tidied and Final (1)
NHS Lothian appoints contractor to start works on new Eye Hospital
Lothian’s multi-million pound new Eye Hospital has moved an exciting step closer to becoming a reality after NHS Lothian appointed a main contractor.
February 17, 2026
John Swinney & Dr Hayley Harris
First Minister Opens New Walk-in Clinic
NHS Lothian welcome the First Minister, John Swinney MSP, to officially open Scotland's first GP led walk-in clinic at the Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre.
February 13, 2026
Picture of main entrance to the Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre where the new service will be based
Plans for new walk-in GP service in NHS Lothian approved
NHS Lothian is pleased to be bringing forward plans to deliver a new walk-in GP service in Wester Hailes.
January 20, 2026
FM Visit
First Minister Visits Cyrenians In Reach Service at NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian was pleased to welcome the First Minister to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh recently to visit the Cyrenians In Reach Service at NHS Lothian.
January 7, 2026
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Edinburgh man who spent ‘half his life in the dark’ looks forward to Christmas after lifechanging corneal transplant
David Watkins (76), a retired college lecturer from Edinburgh, is looking forward to celebrating Christmas with his family after being given the gift of sight after decades of vision loss and having to stay in the dark.
December 24, 2025
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