30/12/2010
As 80,000 visitors descend on the capital for Hogmanay, the Minor Injuries Clinic is well prepared for its busiest time of the year
14/12/2010
An NHS Lothian Keepwell Nurse Case Manager, who battled on through the wintry weather to deliver her neighbour’s baby, has been praised for her commitment and dedication.
09/12/2010
It may not even be open but already the new Royal Victoria Building at the Western General Hospital is winning plaudits for innovation.
09/12/2010
A new project which will see older people receive more of their rehabilitation in the comfort of their own community has been launched by NHS Lothian, in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council.
09/12/2010
An information resource pack piloted in NHS Lothian is being rolled out across Scotland.
01/12/2010
NHS Lothian staff are continuing to deliver essential health services to patients across Lothian throughout the snowy weather.
30/11/2010
The severe weather has meant The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service has had to cancel several donor sessions and is now appealing for more donors.
30/11/2010
A seven-year-old boy has become the first child in Scotland to undergo brain surgery using groundbreaking electro magnetic‘sat nav’ equipment purchased by the Sick Kids Friends Foundation
30/11/2010
NHS Lothian is experiencing increased activity levels across many services, but is currently managing the additional pressures.
29/11/2010
NHS Lothian is urging patients, visitors and staff to take extra care when travelling in the snow today.
26/11/2010
Dr. James McCallum has been appointed the new Clinical Director for the West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership (CHCP).
26/11/2010
Dr. Sharon Smith, a psychiatric trainee with NHS Lothian, has been named Advanced Psychiatric Trainee of the Year 2010 by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
26/11/2010
People are living longer in Lothian, according to the latest statistics. Mortality figures for 2005-2009 issued by the General Registrar for Scotland reveal that death rates in the region have been decreasing despite population growth.
26/11/2010
PEOPLE living in Lothian are being given the chance to tweet their views on sexual health and HIV services.
25/11/2010
NHS Lothian’s Intensive Home Treatment Team (IHTT) has been named Psychiatric Team of the Year 2010 by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
23/11/2010
A former soldier from Edinburgh, who now works with rehabilitating veterans, has been named support worker of the year at a national awards ceremony.
15/11/2010
A new project aimed at educating Travellers on health issues is up and running in Edinburgh and Lothian.
12/11/2010
A scheme aimed at improving the mental and physical health of people in Midlothian has been awarded a top national accolade.
10/11/2010
A new one-stop travel clinic has been launched in Lothian to help prevent travellers picking up nasty infections while abroad.
04/11/2010
Final preparations are under way for Edinburgh’s first official recovery concert. The Lothians and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme (LEAP) is hosting the concert on Saturday 6th November to celebrate that recovery can and does happen.
02/11/2010
A new advertising campaign is underway to raise awareness of the minor injuries clinic at the Western General Hospital, which is also celebrating its 16th birthday.
01/11/2010
The curtain has closed on the Lothian Mental Health Arts and Film Festival and it has been another great year for the annual arts extravaganza.
01/11/2010
People with an illness or disability in Midlothian are being urged to find out more about the benefits of Occupational Therapy.
01/11/2010
The LEAP (Lothians & Edinburgh Abstinence Programme) team have scooped a Partnership in Practice Award at NHS Lothian’s annual staff awards in recognition of their work with Access to Industry Transition Project.
31/10/2010
NHS Lothian has launched a new campaign to urge more people to give the gift of life by joining the donor register.
29/10/2010
One of the UK’s first transplant patients returned to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh yesterday (thurs) to mark the 50th anniversary of the lifesaving surgery.
28/10/2010
Work on the new £20 million Musselburgh Primary Care Centre continues apace alongside some of Scotland’s most exciting archaeological finds. Roman remains dating from 140AD, including human skeletons with decapitated skulls have been found
22/10/2010
As part of a national programme to address Scotland’s alcohol use, patients attending A&E departments in Lothian are being asked to complete a simple alcohol self assessment questionnaire.
14/10/2010
The Heart Manual DVD: Enabling uptake and access in cardiac rehabilitation
NHS Lothian’s award- winning Heart Manual today (October 14) launched its first ever DVD version making it more accessible to minority groups.
12/10/2010
NHS Lothian’s chief executive has been awarded a top accolade for his work in healthcare management.
15/07/2010
Alan Boyter response to Adam Morris, EEN
14/07/2010
Midlothian Community Hospital, the first new hospital in Lothian providing single, en-suite rooms, is open and fully operational from (Monday, 13 September 2010) six weeks ahead of schedule
07/07/2010
One of the first healthcare services takes up residency at Midlothian Community Hospital
02/07/2010
Building work has now officially begun on the £43.6m Royal Victoria Building (RVB) after Cabinet Secretary Nicola Sturgeon cut the turf on the exciting new development
16/06/2010
Do you live or work in the NHS Lothian area? Have you ever wanted a say in the decisions taken by NHS Lothian? If so, this could be for you...
09/06/2010
NHS Lothian is offering advice about the danger of 'so called' legal highs following a significant rise in the number of patients attending Lothian hospitals with drug related symptoms in the last week.
04/06/2010
Alan Boyter response to Adam Morris, EEN
03/06/2010
A construction worker made the find as an old building was demolished to make way for the new Royal Victoria Building at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.
01/06/2010
As from 21 June, NHS Lothian's Headquarters is moving to Waverley Gate, 2-4 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.
26/05/2010
Work will begin on the new £43.6m Royal Victoria Building after it was given the final go-ahead by the Scottish Government.
20/05/2010
Susan Goldsmith, Director of Finance, NHS Lothian, said: “We intend to increase productivity through staff training, working to reduce short term sickness absence rates, better use of IT and service redesign.
17/05/2010
Minister for Public Health, Shona Robison, MSP, officially opens the Royal Edinburgh Hospital Community Gardens Project today (18 May) and sees the positive impact of gardening on health and wellbeing.
22/04/2010
Thousands of children across Scotland, the UK and beyond are benefiting from the pioneering research taking place in dedicated facilities at Edinburgh's Royal Hospital for Sick Children.
21/04/2010
NHS Lothian has set out plans to boost efficiency and make £31m of savings across the organisation, to help tackle the financial challenges facing the public sector.
19/04/2010
A series of public information events will be held over the coming weeks to allow members of the public and NHS Lothian staff to view and comment on the proposed development.
15/04/2010
I write in response to your article of 13th April (News uncovers families’ heartbreaking tales of dementia patients ‘left to rot’ in Lothian hospital wards).
12/04/2010
Building work is underway to create the state-of-the-art surgical centre at St John's Hospital.
07/04/2010
The new £43.6m Royal Victoria building has taken an important step forward after it was granted planning permission today (07/04/2010).
26/03/2010
Uptake levels of childhood immunisations across Lothian rose during 2009 according to figures published today (Thursday 25 March).
09/03/2010
Children and young people aged from 3 to 17 have been asked to share their ideas and aspirations for the new RHSC as part of the design consultation process.
08/03/2010
Patients, in Scotland and England, have been given an amazing second chance after they took part in the pioneering triple operations, which signal a new era in transplantation.
08/03/2010
People in Edinburgh and the Lothians at risk of having the Hepatitis C virus are being encouraged to come forward for testing as part of a new Scottish Government campaign.
03/03/2010
Working Health Services Lothian, an innovative, pilot programme helping people to return to or remain in employment, is opening its doors to the public next week.
03/03/2010
A hospital ward affected by the Group A Streptococcal infection has begun admitting new patients.
01/03/2010
The Communications team scored four gold trophies in the prestigious Communicators in Business (CiB) Scotland Awards 2010, which celebrates the achievements of the country’s private and public sector experts.
25/02/2010
The NHS Lothian Annual Review meeting will take place at 2.00 pm on Monday 13 September 2010
19/02/2010
A man who had been treated in NHS Lothian for the Group A streptococcal infection has died.
15/02/2010
This week sees the launch of a year of celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of Edinburgh’s internationally-renowned Royal Hospital for Sick Children.
09/02/2010
Some traffic restrictions may apply over the next two months as the work takes place, but access to the car parks, bus stops, and A&E will not be restricted.
28/01/2010
People in West Lothian are set to benefit from a state-of-the-art dental unit officially opened by Public Health Minister Shona Robison on (Tuesday, 26 January 2010)
27/01/2010
Pictures and plans have been revealed for the first time and give an idea how the midwife-led facility will look when it is built at Simpson’s Centre for Reproductive Health at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE).
26/01/2010
NHS Lothian’s rate is below the national average and the 47 cases among people of all ages recorded in December 2009 is the lowest since records of mandatory surveillance began.
24/01/2010
NHS Lothian is encouraging schools to opt for healthy drinks as part of their Burns celebrations.
20/01/2010
A dedicated team of nurses has been recruited for the Family Nurse Partnership programme in NHS Lothian, a service aimed at providing healthcare and support to first-time, teenage parents in the city of Edinburgh.
15/01/2010
Plans for the state-of-the-art Musselburgh Primary Care Centre have taken a step forward with full planning permission granted by East Lothian Council.
14/01/2010
NHS Lothian’s next board meeting is set to take place in Mayfield, Dalkeith, on 27 January, as part of its ongoing commitment to hold board meetings in different parts of Lothian.
14/01/2010
The Patients’ Council at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital is set to launch a book of stories from patients, carers and staff about moving from hospital-based care into community care.
12/01/2010
A new era for NHS Lothian was launched today (Tuesday 12 January) when new recruits Claire Watt and Sally Dedecker became the first members of staff to receive their new national uniforms.
12/01/2010
Work will begin this week to improve the accident and emergency (A&E) facilities at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children Edinburgh.
06/01/2010
A NEW programme designed to help children kick-start a healthy regime is being launched in Edinburgh.