Bags of Christmas presents in an NHS Lothian office waiting to be handed out to patients. Linked to Michele's story

Michele’s Story: Bringing Festive Joy and Creating a Brighter Christmas for Everyone.

Michele Counter, an NHS Lothian Ward Clerk, works in the Medical Assessment Unit at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. […]

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elderly patients doing crafts linked to Lynne and Lynsay's story

Lynne and Lynsay’s Story: Giving Patients a Christmas Like They Might Have at Home

In ward 4 of Liberton Hospital in Edinburgh, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals work tirelessly to care for elderly […]

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NHS Lothian Charity runner approaching the finishing line at EMF

24 May 2025 - 25 May 2025 / Edinburgh

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025

Don’t miss out on a chance to secure a place and sign up today. Take advantage of heavily discounted running […]

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30 November 2024 / Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, 11 Pilton Drive North EH5 1NF

FACE Winter Fair

Come along to our annual FACE Winter Fair, organised by the volunteers who support our FACE Cancer Fund. Lots of […]

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a woman and man abseiling down the Forth Rail Bridge

13 October 2024 / Forth Rail Bridge

Forth Rail Bridge Abseil

**This event is now closed** This is your unique chance to abseil S.A.S style off the iconic Forth Rail Bridge. […]

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26 April 2025 - 14 September 2025 / Across Scotland

Kiltwalk 2025

Take on an epic Kiltwalk challenge and change lives with every step. Walk for NHS Lothian Charity and receive 50% […]

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NHS Lothian staff celebrating the NHS Big Tea at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People

5 July 2024

NHS Big Tea

Raise a mug, have some fun and say ‘Happy Birthday NHS’. Thanks to everyone who took part in the NHS […]

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Portrait of Chloe Brain

Chloe Brain

“This is where I go to take a breather, have lunch, sunbathe – it’s a very good sunbathing spot because it’s a courtyard so there’s no wind really and it gets hot, which I like. Sometimes I’ll call my mum.”

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Portrait of Umar Saleem

Umar Saleem

“It can get testing at times and you do need a place to hide. At the same time, where do you hide?You can’t go for a two-hour chat with your friends…so you just walk to the other end of the hospital and back.”

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Runner crossing finish line

18 August 2024 / Edinburgh

Scottish Half and Scottish 10K

Take on a running challenge in East Lothian The Scottish Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 18 August 2024. The […]

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