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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new born baby with mother looking in

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.

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Mr Peter Vaughan-Shaw, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at the Western General Hospital, standing beside a Lumeneye machine

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.

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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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12 December 2025

Community Spirit in Action: Rotary Club Steps Up

Members of the Rotary Club of Whitburn have proudly raised £5,000 inspired by the personal experiences of the NHS by multiple club members and their families.

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

29 October 2025

Celebrating Breast Cancer Research Advances During Bre...

At the start of October, we hosted a night of lab tours and presentations from leading NHS Lothian researchers and clinicians. During the evening, we reflected on the incredible impact your generosity has made.

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woman looking through a microscope with a mask and goggles on

NHS Lothian Charity Supports New Pilot Study on Bowel Cancer Detection

A pioneering charity-funded research pilot offers hope for gentler tests and earlier detection of bowel cancer.

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Artworks in tonic gallery

30 September 2025

Tonic Arts Autumn Round Up

This autumn has been all about transformation, creativity, and connection. From vibrant commissions at Chalmers Centre and exciting upcoming enhancements […]

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