NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian Scotland’s second largest health board investing £1.6B a year to protect & improve health in Lothians

While our days are getting brighter, it’s still sometimes hard to get the sunlight and fresh air you need for your menta...
06/03/2026

While our days are getting brighter, it’s still sometimes hard to get the sunlight and fresh air you need for your mental health.

So, if you're suffering from worry or anxiety try Daylight - a free online digital therapy app available for people in Scotland.
Go to trydaylight.com/nhs

🏆"BEQIP”, or the Best Example of Quality, Innovation and Productivity, is an award that recognises staff or teams who ha...
05/03/2026

🏆"BEQIP”, or the Best Example of Quality, Innovation and Productivity, is an award that recognises staff or teams who have improved quality and delivered service improvement(s) in their area.

Last year, the Uro-Oncology, Prostate Postal Service at the Western General Hospital won the award for serving over 2,000 patients and streamlining vital blood test monitoring for cancer patients.

Nominate your winner here: https://ow.ly/rBIQ50QEVGC

If you’re registered with a southwest Edinburgh GP practice and have an urgent health condition but can’t get an appoint...
04/03/2026

If you’re registered with a southwest Edinburgh GP practice and have an urgent health condition but can’t get an appointment with your usual GP, you might be able to use a new walk-in service run by NHS Lothian and the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership.

Find out more at: services.nhslothian.scot/gps/walk-in

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

🦸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

Did you know? 1 in 10 women in the UK suffer from Endometriosis. See your GP if you have severe period pain, pelvic pain...
03/03/2026

Did you know? 1 in 10 women in the UK suffer from Endometriosis. See your GP if you have severe period pain, pelvic pain, or difficulty getting pregnant, as these could be signs of Endometriosis.

Learn more about symptoms, treatment options, and how to access help and support at https://ow.ly/9kSI50Ympr6

🎉Congratulations to our two finalists in the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2026.Good luck to Mike Spall-Hancy, A...
02/03/2026

🎉Congratulations to our two finalists in the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2026.

Good luck to Mike Spall-Hancy, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Sexual Health & HIV), Chalmers Centre and Daisy Sandeman, Clinical Nurse Manager – Advanced Practice, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, at the awards in April.

👀Read more about their nominations here: https://ow.ly/ygg650Ymrul

🏆Last year’s Voluntary Service Award went to Cath Chalmers, Sunndach for providing exceptional love, professionalism and...
01/03/2026

🏆Last year’s Voluntary Service Award went to Cath Chalmers, Sunndach for providing exceptional love, professionalism and care for the children at Sunndach.

Who will win this esteemed award in this year's Celebrating Success Awards? Maybe your nomination will be the deciding vote! Nominate a colleague at: https://ow.ly/6Q0Z50Yh764

NHS Lothian is now accepting applications for volunteers to join its team at St John’s Hospital in Livingston.New volunt...
28/02/2026

NHS Lothian is now accepting applications for volunteers to join its team at St John’s Hospital in Livingston.

New volunteers, of all ages, will join a team of over 100 at the hospital who support patients through a variety of roles including Ward Helpers, Ward Visitors, Welcome Guides, Meaningful Activity Volunteers, Outpatient Department (OPD) Assistant Volunteers, Volunteer Drivers for Marie Curie, Therapet Visit Support Volunteers and more.

Recruitment closes on Monday 9 March. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/Yglo50YmP8T

All members of the public can nominate an NHS Lothian health worker to be their Health Hero for 🦸🦸‍♂️ Have you or someo...
27/02/2026

All members of the public can nominate an NHS Lothian health worker to be their Health Hero for

🦸🦸‍♂️ Have you or someone you love received exceptional care? Do you want to make someone's day? Nominate them here: https://ow.ly/Glrt50QvOpa

A gentle reminder: Walking in fresh air is a simple, accessible way to support both physical and mental wellbeing, espec...
26/02/2026

A gentle reminder: Walking in fresh air is a simple, accessible way to support both physical and mental wellbeing, especially when the sky puts on a show💙

🎬 Spot anyone familiar on this week’s episodes of the hit CBBC series Operation Ouch!?We’re excited to share that the Ro...
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

To help you get what you want out of your next appointment in NHS Lothian, there are 4 key questions it's worth remember...
25/02/2026

To help you get what you want out of your next appointment in NHS Lothian, there are 4 key questions it's worth remembering to ask.

What are the benefits of my treatment?
What are the risks of my treatment?
Any alternative treatments I can try?
What if I do nothing?

Healthcare staff across NHS Lothian are more than happy to answer these and any other questions you may have. https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/its-ok-to-ask

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