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Relive some of the moments from last year’s Celebrating Success Awards: the smiles, the pride, the people who make NHS L...
27/03/2026

Relive some of the moments from last year’s Celebrating Success Awards: the smiles, the pride, the people who make NHS Lothian what it is💙

In 2026, this could be someone you know who goes above and beyond every single day.

Our annual Celebrating Success Awards honour staff who embody our values: care and compassion, dignity and respect, quality, teamwork, openness, honesty and responsibility.

👉 Nominate someone extraordinary before Friday 17 April 2026 here: https://news.nhslothian.scot/celebrating-success/

Have you or someone you love received exceptional care? Do you want to make someone's day? Or are you a member of staff ...
26/03/2026

Have you or someone you love received exceptional care? Do you want to make someone's day? Or are you a member of staff and want to show your appreciation for a colleague, volunteer or team?

Nominate someone today for the Celebrating Success Awards 2026!

Just three weeks left before nominations close on 17 April 2026.

Go to https://news.nhslothian.scot/celebrating-success/

People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from COVID-19. A spring refresh can help top up your protection a...
25/03/2026

People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from COVID-19. A spring refresh can help top up your protection and reduce the chance of serious illness. Look out for your letter, text or email inviting you to get vaccinated.

ℹ️For more information visit nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccine

24/03/2026

🏆 Have you nominated for this year's Celebrating Success Awards yet? Time is running out to submit your nominations! Last year’s Voluntary Service Award winner Cath Chalmers aka ‘Aunty Cath’ for being a treasured member of the Sunndach family for the last 10 years. Now it’s your chance to recognise someone who goes above and beyond! 👉 Nominate your winner here: https://ow.ly/7ENG50VjMXK

🦸Have you or someone you love received exceptional care? All members of the public can nominate an NHS Lothian health wo...
21/03/2026

🦸Have you or someone you love received exceptional care? All members of the public can nominate an NHS Lothian health worker to be their Health Hero 💙
Nominate them here: https://ow.ly/Glrt50QvOpa

COVID-19 hasn’t gone away and for older adults and people with weakened immune systems, the risk remains higher.Spring’s...
19/03/2026

COVID-19 hasn’t gone away and for older adults and people with weakened immune systems, the risk remains higher.

Spring’s the perfect time to top up your protection. Look out for your vaccine invite and help keep yourself protected this season.

Find out more at nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccine

Meningitis can develop quickly.It’s important to know the signs and symptoms to look out for and what you should do if y...
18/03/2026

Meningitis can develop quickly.

It’s important to know the signs and symptoms to look out for and what you should do if you think you or someone you know might have meningitis.

Find out more at: nhsinform.scot/meningitis

🏆The Caring Champion of the Year category is open to any individual member of staff who above all things is passionate a...
18/03/2026

🏆The Caring Champion of the Year category is open to any individual member of staff who above all things is passionate about being caring and compassionate to patients, visitors, colleagues and friends.

Alison Rogers, Macmillan Cancer Support Centre Lead, picked up the award last year for not only making the Edinburgh Cancer Centre feel like a cosy haven but also sprucing up the wee garden.

➡️Nominate your caring colleague today at: https://news.nhslothian.scot/celebrating-success/

Neurodiversity recognises that there’s no single ‘right’ way for a brain to think, learn or experience the world 🌈🧠 Expl...
18/03/2026

Neurodiversity recognises that there’s no single ‘right’ way for a brain to think, learn or experience the world 🌈🧠

Explore support, services and practical guidance available across Lothian and the wider community on our newly launched website: https://services.nhslothian.scot/neurodiversity/

Women and girls deserve to be listened to and not dismissed. That’s why Phase Two of the Women's Health Plan was shaped ...
17/03/2026

Women and girls deserve to be listened to and not dismissed.

That’s why Phase Two of the Women's Health Plan was shaped by women's experiences and priorities - elevating women’s voices to drive meaningful change.

Real voices. Real stories. Real change.

Have you or someone you love received exceptional care? Do you want to make someone's day? Or are you a member of staff ...
17/03/2026

Have you or someone you love received exceptional care? Do you want to make someone's day? Or are you a member of staff and want to show your appreciation for a colleague, volunteer or team?

Nominate someone today for the Celebrating Success Awards 2026!

There’s just one month left before nominations close on 17 April 2026.

Go to https://news.nhslothian.scot/celebrating-success/

Some of our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists came together this morning for a breakfast celebration, representing the w...
16/03/2026

Some of our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists came together this morning for a breakfast celebration, representing the wider teams💙

National Cancer CNS Day serves as:

➡️A platform to highlight workforce sustainability

➡️ An opportunity to attract nurses into specialist cancer roles

➡️ A celebration of the extraordinary contribution of cancer nursing professionals

Celebration days like this are essential to support long-term workforce planning and to secure the future of high-quality cancer care across the UK.

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