new born baby with mother looking in

Supporting new training for Maternity Care in NHS Lothian

We recently helped fund a short film in which five families and a midwife talk openly about their experiences in […]

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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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Food prep as part of the diabetes support group in Wester Hailes

A Community Approach to Diabetes in Wester Hailes

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.

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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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transplant patients, their families and staff coming together as the Transplant Trekkers at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk

26 September 2025

Celebrating Life and Gratitude: RIE Transplant Unit Ma...

Celebrating the life-changing work of the transplant unit, the generosity of donors and families, and the strength of the community that surrounds transplant care.

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An EMF participant, Francesco Pomponi running with his arms raised in celebration

Francesco’s Story – Running for Hope, Healing, and the Breast Cancer Institute

Francesco is a great example of what it means to turn personal adversity into purposeful action — inspiring others, raising money to support others, and showing that even in the face of life’s toughest challenges, hope and purpose can carry us forward.

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