Be a Secret Santa and give the gift of joy to patients this Christmas
A donation from you today will make hospital feel more like home for those spending Christmas away from their family and friends.
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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!
Find out moreNHS 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.
The National ‘Elf Service Day 2025
** Registration is now closed.** Get ready to embrace your inner ‘elf, don your most festive outfit, and secure your […]
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
Finding Strength Together: A Peer Support Weekend at Crieff Hydro for Young People Living with Cancer
For young people living with cancer, life can feel isolating – friendships disrupted, routines turned upside down, and even a sense of who they are beyond their diagnosis becoming harder to hold onto
Keeping patients connected with board games
Simple classic board games such Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, Scrabble, Ludo and Snakes and Ladders are having a big impact on patients in the later stages of dementia.
Bringing Bereavement Support Closer to Home in East Lothian
Grief can feel isolating, but no one should face it alone. With support from NHS Lothian Charity, bereavement groups in East Lothian now provide safe, compassionate spaces for families to share, heal, and build resilience.
NHS Lothian Charity Supports New Pilot Study on Bowel Cancer Detection
A pioneering charity-funded research pilot offers hope for gentler tests and earlier detection of bowel cancer.
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.
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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We are proud to bring nature & warmth to the Chalmers Centre with artist Natasha Russell. Who worked closely with staff & patients to ensure the artwork represented the ethos of inclusivity & respect that underpins the service, whilst also connecting with those visiting.
Curious to know what Nature Ranger Lou is busy doing at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh? Then why not read her seasonal round up!
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RIE Nature Ranger - Autumn Round Up! - Green Health, NHS Lothian Charity
Working with the NHS Lothian Estates team and a range of partners, Lou has been transforming spaces across the s...
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Our Tonic Arts Newsletter is here and not to be missed!
Read it now 👉 https://mailchi.mp/nhslothiancharity/tonic-arts-autumn-newsletter-2025
#TonicArts #ADoseofCreativity
Our Green Health Newsletter has been sent out! ✉️
Not signed up to receive them, head to our Green Health website to sign up or click the link to read it 👉 https://mailchi.mp/nhslothiancharity/green-health-autumn-newsletter-2025
