NHS Lothian Children's Services

03/04/2026

🚨 Important Notice 🚨

We’ve been made aware of a Facebook post currently circulating that is asking people to donate pushchairs to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People.

We would like to clarify that this appeal is not affiliated with us in any way, and at this time, we are not requesting or accepting donations of pushchairs.

We are incredibly grateful for the kindness and generosity of our community, but we kindly ask that you do not bring pushchairs to the hospital in response to this post.

If we ever require donations or support, updates will be shared through our official channels.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support 💙

02/04/2026

Thank you to Aidans Magical Gifts for donating over 200 Easter Eggs to ensure every child in hospital gets an Easter Egg this weekend. They visited Lochranza first where Aidan spent a lot of time when he was younger and then the rest of the eggs were shared around every ward in the hospital. The second photo shows the eggs being organised for distribution. Thank you 🩵

02/04/2026

Lots of fun at the Lochranza Easter party today with a piñata, rabbit wreath making, baking and many other things organised by Emily from the Play Team. It looks like a fab time was had by everyone 🩵

02/04/2026

20/03/2026

Eid celebrations around the hospital this week. Thanks to Tasha and Tricia from the play team for sharing their activities. 🩵

19/03/2026

Thank you yet again to Sylvia for our pocket buddies. Sorry for the delay in posting them 🩵

14/03/2026

Some cards made for tomorrow in the Neonatal unit using their tiny footprints. Thanks to Health Play Specialist Emily 🩵

07/03/2026

Thursday was World Book Day and Voluntary Services and the Play Team were delighted to be part of the celebrations as part of the POD party organised by Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity. Thanks to Ross, Voluntary Services Manager, and Jackie, our wonderful Mobile Library volunteer for hosting this and to our friends at Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity for providing amazing packs to hand out to the patients and families who visited 💙

02/03/2026

It’s World Book Day on 5/3/26 and Castle Mey Ward started the celebrations with book themed activities. Thank you to Rachel from the Play Team and the patients who have created these wonderful masterpieces 🩵

02/03/2026

The RHCYP were delighted to hold an awareness session in the POD within the hospital today for Newly Qualified Registered Nurses. Well done to everyone who took part and thank you to everyone who came along 💙

25/02/2026

🎬 Spot anyone familiar on this week’s episodes of the hit CBBC series Operation Ouch!?

We’re excited to share that the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People is featured in the award‑winning show that helps kids understand what really happens in hospital, from treating broken bones to handling real-life emergencies.

A huge shout‑out to our amazing staff who appear in the series, showcasing the incredible care they provide every day. 💙

📺 Catch the episodes now on BBC iPlayer NHS Lothian Children's Services