
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.

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.

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.

From Recovery to Generosity: Former Patient, Callum, Raises Thousands to Help Improve Experience for Others
Callum has raised an outstanding £8,363.52, which will go towards creating a more welcoming environment for patients recovering from neurological surgery.

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.

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

Supporting new training for maternity care in NHS Lothian
We were delighted to support the creation of a short film to better understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ families using maternity services.

How Your Support is Helping NHS Lothian Bring Advanced Diagnostics to Outpatient Care
Thanks to your generous support, the Colorectal Unit at Western General Hospital has introduced the Lumeneye System into outpatient clinics.

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.

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.