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Enhancing the Patient Experience at East Lothian Community Hospital
Thanks to the generous support of The Blythe Family Trust, we are delighted to be funding several key projects designed to significantly enhance the experience of patients and their families, with a particular focus on those in our inpatient wards who require more specialist and long-term care.
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Bringing Smiles and Connection: How Therapy Ponies and Owls are Uplifting Patients at Ellens Glen Hospital
NHS Lothian staff are supporting patients wellbeing through innovative approaches to care that go beyond traditional medicine. At Ellens Glen […]
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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 […]
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Help NHS Lothian Charity bring Christmas cheer to pati...
NHS Lothian Charity has launched its new festive event, The National ‘Elf Service Day, to help support NHS Lothian staff to bring Christmas cheer to patients in hospitals and communities, creating joyful memories for those who are unwell.
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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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Help NHS Lothian Charity create a brighter Christmas f...
NHS Lothian Charity, has launched its Secret Santa appeal to help raise the spirits of those who are spending Christmas […]
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Michelle’s Story – Giving Patients a Christmas like at Home
My name is Michelle Robertson, and I am a charge nurse at East Lothian Community Hospital. We care for patients […]