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.

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.

“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.

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

We were delighted to support the creation of a short film to better understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ families using maternity services.

Thanks to your generous support, the Colorectal Unit at Western General Hospital has introduced the Lumeneye System into outpatient clinics.

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

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

Living with type 2 diabetes, or being told you’re at risk of developing it, can feel overwhelming. For many people in Wester Hailes, short GP appointments simply aren’t enough time to explore the lifestyle changes that could make a real difference.