Last chance to secure your place in The Edinburgh Marathon Festival
We are down to the FINAL PLACES for the marathon and half marathon taking place on the 23rd/24th of May 2026!
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Claim your FREE place for Kiltwalk 2026
Take on an epic Kiltwalk challenge, get behind your NHS and change lives with every step.
Get your discount code todayNHS Lothian Charity is the official charity of NHS Lothian.
From the everyday to the transformational, we support NHS Lothian to excel for all the communities it serves: patients, families, carers and staff. Together, we help make healthcare better. We are dedicated to supporting NHS Lothian patients and staff, and improving health and wellbeing for the people of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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Latest news stories
Local Café Owner Donates Entire Day’s Takings to Su…
Fadi Bacheet, owner of Bliss House Café, Meadowbank is spreading festive cheer this Christmas by pledging an entire day’s takings on 24 December to NHS Lothian Charity’s Secret Santa Appeal.
National ‘Elf Service Day Brings Festive Fun and Inc…
NHS Lothian Charity’s annual National ‘Elf Service Day proved to be a huge success, spreading festive cheer while raising lots of money to support patients, families, and staff across NHS Lothian.
Community Spirit in Action: Rotary Club Steps Up
Members of the Rotary Club of Whitburn have proudly raised £5,000 inspired by the personal experiences of the NHS by multiple club members and their families.
Introducing Our New In-Memory Pages: Remember a life l…
‘Remember A Life Loved’ is our new online in-memory platform, a space for you to honour the memory of a loved one in a way that’s meaningful to you.
Upcoming events
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026
Run the 2026 Edinburgh Marathon Festival and support life-saving projects across NHS Lothian
Registration is now open for EMF 2026! Take advantage of our heavily discounted charity places and early bird promo and pledge to raise the minimum suggested sponsorship for your run distance.
Kiltwalk 2026
Claim your FREE place for the Kiltwalk! Take on an epic Kiltwalk challenge, get behind your NHS and change lives […]
TCS London Marathon 2026
Take on the challenge of a lifetime! Run the TCS London Marathon, to bring comfort to patients and support life-saving […]
Forth Rail Bridge Abseil
**This event is now closed** This is your unique chance to abseil S.A.S style off the iconic Forth Rail Bridge. […]
Featured case studies
Creating a Calming Space: Enhancing the Waiting Room at Dunbar Medical Practice
Waiting for an appointment can be stressful for patients and families. Thanks to generous donations, Dunbar Medical Practice has transformed their waiting area into a warm, welcoming space where patients and families feel more comfortable and at ease.
Creating a Brighter, More Welcoming Space: Upgrading the Children’s Ward Hub at St John’s Hospital
The hub on the children’s ward at St John’s Hospital is the heart of the team’s work. A space where staff coordinate care and sometimes invite families to discuss treatment plans
How Your Support is Helping NHS Lothian Bring Advanced Diagnostics to Outpatient Care
Thanks to your generous support, the Colorectal Unit at Western General Hospital has introduced the Lumeneye System into outpatient clinics.
Celebrating the Gift of Life: Supporting the Edinburgh Transplant Team at the British Transplant Games
Every year, hundreds of people across the UK receive a life-saving organ transplant. But leaving the operating theatre is just the beginning.
Make a Difference: Volunteer with NHS Lothian Charity
Are you passionate about our NHS? Do you want to find a way to give something back to your local community and your local NHS?
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, develop skills and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. Join our team of amazing volunteers today.
Have you got your place for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival yet? Because nothing says ‘New Year, New Me’ like signing up for a run!
Final places available for the half and full marathon: https://ow.ly/xBXB50XS2mj
Wishing you a Happy New Year! May 2026 bring you everything you hope for, we look forward to continuing our good work and helping improve staff wellbeing, enhance patient care and funding research trials.
If you want to get involved, visit our website🔗https://nhslothiancharity.org/
As we approach the end of the year we would like to thank all of our AMAZING supporters and donors! Also a special mention to all of our fabulous partners who have helped support some of the programmes within the hospitals!
We can't wait to continue our mission in 2026, together!
We were absolutely delighted at the Western General to be joined by 25 students from The University of Edinburgh's "Dirty Weekenders" conservation volunteering society. They planted a whopping 1,700 bulbs. They also started work on a "dead hedge" opposite car park 7.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! We hope your day is filled with joy and cheer, thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the year and festive season.
Hospital staff have been busy wrapping special presents for patients to wake up to. Party hats & festive snacks are ready & prep has started for lunch with all the trimmings. Thanks to the support of our Secret Santa's, it is going to be a special Christmas in our hospitals. 🎅💜
Our team are taking a well earned break before returning in the new year. If you need anything please contact us via email and we will reply once back.
Thank you to all of our supporters 💜
✉️ https://nhslothiancharity.org/contact-us/
Our Nature Ranger Lou has been busy making festive wreaths with staff at The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh! This has been great for team building and to allow staff to unwind and have fun!
How amazing do these wreaths look!
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Our RSPB Nature Ranger Beth, has been super busy over at the Western General Hospital! Find out about what she's been busy doing 👉 #GreenHealth
RSPB Nature and Wellbeing Officer: Autumn Round Up! - Green Health, NHS Lothian Charity
Our RSPB Nature and Wellbeing Officer, Beth, has been working with NHS staff, patients, and volunteers to bring na...
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