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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Arts in Health
Green Health
Staff Wellbeing and Professional Development
Research and Innovation
Enhancement of the NHS Service
Creating Healing Spaces
Latest news stories
NHS Lothian Charity supports children to prepare for s…
NHS Lothian Charity has supported the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) to become one of the first […]
Kennedy Wilson helps keep patients connected at the We…
Global real estate investment company, Kennedy Wilson, has generously donated £10,000 to NHS Lothian Charity to support free enhanced WiFi […]
NHS Lothian Charity supports Breast Theatre staff to r…
A team at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh is significantly reducing operating room waste and saving money after introducing […]
Prestigious healthcare award win sees Tonic Arts recog…
NHS Lothian Charity’s Tonic Arts Programme received an award win at the 2023 Building Better Healthcare Awards, held at The […]
Upcoming events
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Run the Edinburgh Marathon Festival and support life-saving projects Sign up for the Hairy Haggis relay (team of 4), 10k, […]
Kiltwalk
Take on an epic Kiltwalk challenge and change lives with every step. Sign up for a 50% discount off the […]
100 Mile Challenge
Get involved in our 100 mile challenge and help NHS Lothian Charity continue to make healthcare better for patients, their […]
NHS Big Tea
Raise a mug, have some fun and say ‘Happy Birthday NHS’. Your support means so much to our NHS staff. […]
Featured case studies
Providing comforts for families when they need it most
Within the Oncology department the charity has supported NHS Lothian staff with the creation of a space that serves as […]
Elevating care for patients with neurological conditions or weak leg muscles
NHS Lothian Charity has supported physiotherapists at the Astley Ainsley Hospital with the acquisition of an Electric Arjo Walker, a […]
Enhancing Wellbeing Through Therapy Animals at Ellen’s Glen Hospital
NHS Lothian Staff are supporting patients wellbeing through innovative approaches to care. Ellen’s Glen Hospital recognised the benefits of therapy […]
Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities (RITA)
Everyone has a story to tell and our colleagues at NHS Lothian are helping their patients tell theirs. Thanks to […]