
Programme for Government Announcement 2026
We note the Scottish Government’s announcement regarding the future structure of NHS boards in Scotland.
Details of the changes are still emerging, and we will continue to work closely with NHS colleagues and partners during this period of change.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supports our work and our current focus is continuing to support patients, families and staff across Lothian.
Latest news

NHS Lothian Charity celebrates national recognition at…
NHS Lothian Charity has celebrated being shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Scottish Fundraising Awards.

Family Raises Over £10,000 for Edinburgh Cancer Centr…
A Lothian family has raised more than £10,000 for cancer research after taking on three gruelling endurance challenges inspired by the ovarian cancer diagnosis of wife and mum, Mary Muir.

New Hospital Gardens Bring Comfort and Nature to Palli…
Patients, visitors and staff at East Lothian Community Hospital are benefitting from the therapeutic power of nature following the opening of two new hospital ward gardens designed to support wellbeing, recovery and connection with nature.

Nicky’s 58km Sea Swim round Jersey
An Edinburgh woman whose breast cancer was discovered after a jellyfish sting has completed a gruelling 58km (36 miles) non-stop sea swim around Jersey to raise money for the NHS team that treated her.