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NHS 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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Arts in Health
Green Health
Staff Wellbeing and Professional Development
Research and Innovation
Enhancement of the NHS Service
Creating Healing Spaces
Latest news stories
Your Support is Making a Difference at the Edinburgh C…
New Edinburgh Cancer Centre website launched to help patients with cancer. Thanks to incredible support from NHS Lothian Charity, as […]
Elf yourself for a good cause! Join NHS Lothian Charit…
Do you want to be on Santa’s nice list this year? NHS Lothian Charity is excited to announce its annual […]
NHS Lothian Charity’s Fighting Against Cancer Edinbu…
NHS Lothian Charity says a special thank you to celebrate three decades of fundraising from dedicated volunteers who support FACE, a cancer fund that is part of the Charity.
NHS Lothian Charity’s new investment ethos strengthe…
As a long-time responsible investor, NHS Lothian Charity is now pushing its consideration beyond avoidance of harmful investments and significant Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks, to a more intentional approach that aims to deliver positive impact.
Upcoming events
The Kelpies Experience
Join us for The Kelpies Experience! Take part in an unforgettable challenge and climb inside Scotland’s iconic landmark! The Kelpies, […]
The National ‘Elf Service Day 2024
Get ready to embrace your inner ‘elf, don your most festive outfit, and secure your spot on Santa’s nice list! […]
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025
Don’t miss out on a chance to secure a place and sign up today. Take advantage of heavily discounted running […]
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
A Day of Wellness and Development: Investing in staff to improve patient care
Our commitment to enhancing wellbeing support for our NHS Lothian colleagues recognises that happy and healthy staff leads to better patient care.
Making a difference for children living with cancer
Young people aged 13 to 18 who are undergoing treatment for cancer enjoyed a special trip to connect with others and try new experiences.
Enhancing the Patient Experience at East Lothian Community Hospital
Thanks to the generous support of The Blythe Family Trust, we are delighted to be funding several key projects designed to significantly enhance the experience of patients and their families, with a particular focus on those in our inpatient wards who require more specialist and long-term care.
Supporting a Dedicated Office Space for Oncology Registrar Doctors
We were delighted to support the creation of a dedicated office space registrar doctors in the Oncology department at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh to help improve team dynamics, collaboration, morale and overall wellbeing.
