Purple Butterfly Project team taking on the Kelpies Experience

Royal Edinburgh Hospital Staff Scale The Kelpies to Support Families During End-of-Life Care

A team of nurses and clinical support workers from the Royal Edinburgh Hospital (REH) scaled Scotland’s iconic Kelpies to raise money for the Purple Butterfly project, a heart-warming initiative designed to bring comfort and dignity to families during end-of-life care.

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a person receiving a head massage

Lise, Nicola and Lisa’s Kiltwalk Story: Walking for Comfort, Dignity and Care

Every year, thousands of people take on the Kiltwalk to support causes close to their hearts. Among them this year, […]

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EMF runner group

Shaurya’s Story: Coming together to ‘be more Dhruv’ and celebrate a brother, son, friend and colleague

When Shaurya Abhi signed up for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, it wasn’t just about crossing the finish line – it was about honouring his brother, Dhruv.

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Midwife at Lothian Birth Centre

Creating a calmer birthing environment for new mums at the Lothian Birth Centre

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. At the Lothian Birth Centre, the amazing team works tirelessly […]

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NHS Lothian Charity Supporter, Alice Graves, and her dad

Alice’s Story: Running in honour of my dad and the remarkable people who cared for him

Inspired by the incredible care that her late father received from the teams at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Alice wants to run in honour of her dad and say thank you to the remarkable people who cared for him.

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Making Memories Matter Keepsake items at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre

Making Memories Matters – Enhancing Patient Experience Through Keepsakes

For patients and families facing a palliative diagnosis, creating and preserving memories can be a powerful source of comfort and connection at a difficult time.

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Three children feeding a llama as part of a trip for young people with a cancer diagnosis

Making a difference for children living with cancer

Young people aged 13 to 18 who are undergoing treatment for cancer enjoyed a special trip to connect with others and try new experiences.

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Building for the Future: Supporting a Legacy of Patient-Centred Care at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre

We are delighted to have supported the teams at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre with their ongoing programme of works and their holistic approach to patient care.

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two members of staff talking to a patient as he undergoes treatment

20 December 2024

Your Support is Making a Difference at the Edinburgh C...

New Edinburgh Cancer Centre website launched to help patients with cancer. Thanks to incredible support from NHS Lothian Charity, as […]

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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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