Young adult renal support worker with patients in front of their exhibition artwork

How Donors are Helping Young Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease Feel Seen, Supported and Less Alone

For young adults living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), life can feel isolating. Hospital appointments dominate everyday life, plans are interrupted by fatigue, and many struggle to explain their condition or hide it completely out of fear of being treated differently.

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Nature box items such as pine cones, bird information, etc

How Nature Resource Boxes Are Supporting Patient Recovery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

For people recovering from a stroke or living with limited mobility, the calming, restorative power of nature can feel out of their reach.

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A group of staff standing at the front door of Penicuik Medical Centre

5 March 2026

Pioneering Midlothian GP practice proud to launch dedi...

A pioneering GP practice in Midlothian has launched its own dedicated clinical research facility, encouraging patient participation and other surgeries to follow its example.

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parent showing children how to use a diabetes monitor

Sammy the Sloth: Helping Children Feel Safe, Confident and Connected After a Diabetes Diagnosis

A new diabetes diagnosis can feel frightening and overwhelming for children and their families. It’s a lot for young people to take in and process, especially when they don’t know anyone else living with diabetes, or with a diabetes monitor.

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two young people playing tennis

Wee Move Event: Helping Children with Cancer Rediscover Confidence, Joy and the Freedom to Play

“I definitely came home with my heart full.“
Staff from across the hospital volunteered their time because they believed in what the day represented: a reminder that childhood doesn’t stop during treatment, it simply needs space, understanding, and compassion to flourish.

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Giving staff the time, space and support to learn together: Falls Learning Conference 2025

Falls remain a leading cause of injury, loss of independence, and hospital admission among older adults in Lothian.

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The waiting area at Dunbar Medical Practice

Creating a Calming Space: Enhancing the Waiting Room at Dunbar Medical Practice

Waiting for an appointment can be stressful for patients and families. Thanks to generous donations, Dunbar Medical Practice has transformed their waiting area into a warm, welcoming space where patients and families feel more comfortable and at ease.

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waiting area in the children's ward hub at St John's Hospital

Creating a Brighter, More Welcoming Space: Upgrading the Children’s Ward Hub at St John’s Hospital

The hub on the children’s ward at St John’s Hospital is the heart of the team’s work. A space where staff coordinate care and sometimes invite families to discuss treatment plans

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Gordon with his medal haul - Bronze (5Km walk), Bronze (400m), Silver (200m) at the British Transplant Games 2025

Celebrating the Gift of Life: Supporting the Edinburgh Transplant Team at the British Transplant Games

Every year, hundreds of people across the UK receive a life-saving organ transplant. But leaving the operating theatre is just the beginning.

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Increasing Access to Life-Saving Clinical Trials in Lothian

Clinical trials save lives. Not only do they pioneer the medicines and treatments of tomorrow, they also bring real benefits today.

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