Rachael from the Research Department at RHCYP sat on a bed smiling

Rachael’s story: Spreading festive cheer to seriously ill children and young people

My name is Rachael, I’m a Clinical Support Worker at the Research Department at the Royal Hospital for Children and […]

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A patient in hospital receiving Christmas presents

Gillian’ Story: Creating a brighter Christmas for patients, their families and staff

My name is Gillian MacLean, I’m a Senior Charge Nurse that works in the Intensive Care Unit at the Royal […]

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NHS Lothian staff stood by the entrance to the special care baby unit at St Johns. On the door is says "Baby Elves Only"

Vhari’s Story: Making the ward feel less like a hospital for the festive season

My name is Vhari Carr, I’m a Senior Charge Midwife that manages the Special Care Babies Unit at St John’s […]

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5 members of NHS staff sat outside the Vascular Surgery ward at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh dressed up as elves and Santa.

Lorraine and Therese’s Story: helping to bring festive joy, and creating a brighter Christmas for everyone

We are Lorraine, an NHS Lothian Ward Clerk, and Therese, a Charge Nurse, work in the Vascular Surgery ward at […]

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Leza, Senior Charge Nurse at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People smiling at the camera stood in front of a balloon arch

Leza’s story: Creating an extra-special Christmas for children too unwell to go home

My name is Leza Buchanan, I’m a Senior Charge Nurse who has spent 20 Christmases working in the Paediatric Critical […]

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7 members of NHS Lothian staff from the Labour Ward at St Johns smiling at the camera dressed as elves with Santa

Kirsty’s Story: Bringing joy to mums and babies

My name is Kirsty Jackson, I’m a Senior Charge Midwife that manages the Labour wards at St John’s Hospital in […]

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Helping children deal with sudden and traumatic loss

The Critical Care Unit at the Royal of Infirmary Edinburgh deals with sudden and traumatic deaths which can present unique […]

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Helping to alleviate stress and distress for children in pre and post operative care

NHS Lothian Charity has recently funded sensory equipment at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People to improve the […]

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Helping to build a support network for families of children with complex medical needs

In the summer, staff at Calareidh and Sunndach, hosted their annual garden party to help families of children and young […]

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Climate Challenge Grants support reduction of single-use plastics across NHS Lothian

Thanks to funding from NHS Lothian Charity through their Climate Challenge Grants programme, NHS Lothian is rolling out the use […]

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