We are 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

NHS Lothian Charity signs Funder Commitment to Tackle …
NHS Lothian Charity has signed a commitment to do more to tackle the cause and impacts of climate change. The […]

London Symphony Orchestra Strikes a Chord with Staff a…
World-renowned London Symphony Orchestra has performed a series of ground-breaking concerts at four hospitals across NHS Lothian as part of […]

Volunteers Transform Garden for Cancer Patients at the…
In a heart-warming effort to enhance the wellbeing of cancer patients, volunteers from FreeAgent, with support from staff at TCV, […]

Western General Hospital staff wellbeing space all wra…
Local independent chocolate artisan, COCO Chocolatier, are helping to enhance NHS Lothian staff wellbeing spaces by transforming their chocolate bar […]
Upcoming events

Men’s 10K
The Men’s 10K offers men of all running abilities the opportunity to enjoy being involved in mass participation event. This […]

Women’s 10K
Far more than just a 10K… the Women’s 10K aims to be a proactive, challenging way to engage in physical […]

Scottish Half and Scottish 10K
Take on a running challenge in East Lothian The Scottish Half Marathon takes place on the 24th September 2023 at […]

NHS Big Tea
Thank you to everyone who supported this year’s NHS Big Tea! Your support means so much to our NHS staff. […]
Featured case studies

Gaming carts provide lifeline for children in hospital
For children who are staying in hospital, gaming can be an effective way to keep them entertained and connected to […]

Supporting Patients with Dementia
Funding from NHS Lothian Charity has supported a Meaningful Activities Centre within the Royal Infirmary for patients with delirium and […]

Reducing wait times for blood clotting results
The Same Day Emergency Care team can now speed up access to results for blood clotting problems thanks to funding […]

Revolutionary Hovermatt Technology to Support Cancer Patients
Fighting Against Cancer Edinburgh (FACE) is one of our cancer funds based at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre of the Western […]