Last chance to secure your place in The Edinburgh Marathon Festival
We are down to the FINAL PLACES for the half marathon taking place on the 23rd/24th of May 2026! *full marathon places are now full*
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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
A round up of festive activities from our FACE fundrai…
It’s been a truly special festive season for our FACE fundraising group, filled with memorable moments, heartfelt generosity and festive cheer across the community.
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.
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 […]
Women’s 10K – Glasgow
Far more than just a 10K …. Whether you’re running for a loved one, for your own wellbeing, or to […]
Featured case studies
Giving staff the time, space and support to learn together: Falls Learning Conference 2025
Falls remain a leading cause of injury, loss of independence, and hospital admission among older adults in Lothian.
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.
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.
Roses are red, violets are blue fancy winning a prize? We've got one for you! 💜
Join our SPECIAL Valentines staff lottery draw to be in for a chance of winning £3000 plus the chance to win 25 other cash prizes!
Sign up by the 1st of March👉
Staff Lottery - Let's Get Started - NHS Lothian Charity
Let us know what changes you would like to make to your staff lottery entry
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The Western General Estates Ground and Gardens team have been busy building parts of the new Staff Growing Space. If you'd like to volunteer to help, you can join Beth from 12-1pm Mon 2nd Feb. Location is behind the bike shed, between the Dialysis Unit and the Inverleith Building
A massive thank you to all our elves who took part in The National ‘Elf Service Day and collectively raising over £6,800! The kindness and generosity from those who supported our patients, staff and visitors will be long lasting.
Our Secret Santa Appeal helped approx. 7000 NHS Lothian patients! And allowed us to help make it festive for the staff, as many have chosen to give up their own Christmas to care for the patients.
Help us continue the magic for staff and patients all year✨
Regular Giving - NHS Lothian Charity
Giving in memory of someone is a special way to honour your loved one and make healthcare better for future NHS Lothian patients and staff.
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Have you been thinking about signing up for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival? Well this is your FINAL CALL for 2026!!
Sign ups are about to close for both the marathon and half marathon, so get in now or you will have to wait another year!
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NHS Lothian Charity - Edinburgh Marathon Festival
NHS Lothian Charity - Edinburgh Marathon Festival
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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.
