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

Tonic Arts is our award-winning Arts in Health Programme. In partnership with NHS Lothian, specialist arts organisations and cross-sector partners, […]
Community Garden at Royal Edinburgh Hospital

Green Health

We are increasingly recognising the important role of greenspace and green health activities on our health and wellbeing. In fact, […]
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Staff Wellbeing and Professional Development

We want NHS Lothian to have the best trained and supported staff across all healthcare roles. We want those who […]

Research and Innovation

New ideas, breakthroughs and technologies are vital if we are to continue to raise the standards of healthcare and meet […]
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Enhancement of the NHS Service

NHS Lothian Charity is the official charity of NHS Lothian. We work in strategic partnership with NHS Lothian and other […]
Tiled corridor arts commission at Royal Edinburgh Hospital

Creating Healing Spaces

Care is much more than treatments and medicines. The environment that patients are treated in is also hugely important. The […]

Latest news stories

19 September 2023

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 […]

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The London Symphony Orchestra in the NHS Project from Edinburgh International Festival. Photo – Mihaela Bodlovic

22 August 2023

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 […]

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Volunteers in the FACE Garden at the Western General

17 July 2023

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, […]

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14 July 2023

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 […]

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Upcoming events

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18 June 2023 – 22 October 2023 / Glasgow, Edinburgh

Men’s 10K

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

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22 October 2023 / Edinburgh

Women’s 10K

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

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Runner crossing finish line

24 September 2023 / Edinburgh

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 […]

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5 July 2024 – 30 September 2024

NHS Big Tea

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

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Featured case studies

Play Specialists at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People with Gaming Carts for patients

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 […]

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Supporting Patients with Dementia

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

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Same Day Emergency Care Department using Lumera equipment to detect blood clots

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 […]

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Hovermatt at Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Western General Hospital

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 […]

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