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Personalising Radiotherapy Treatment to Improve Quality of Life

What if life-saving cancer treatment could be precisely tailored to you, dramatically reducing side effects and improving your quality of […]

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The Power of Every Step: From Fundraising to Frontline Impact

The commitment of our fundraisers, coupled with the generosity of families and friends, means we are able to support innovative projects across NHS Lothian that improve patient outcomes and experience.

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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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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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A Day of Wellness and Development: Investing in staff to improve patient care

Our commitment to enhancing wellbeing support for our NHS Lothian colleagues recognises that happy and healthy staff leads to better patient care.

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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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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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Creation and enhancement of the oncology registrar doctor's office at the Western General Hospital

Supporting a Dedicated Office Space for Oncology Registrar Doctors

We were delighted to support the creation of a dedicated office space registrar doctors in the Oncology department at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh to help improve team dynamics, collaboration, morale and overall wellbeing.

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Reducing the Environmental Impact of Respiratory Care

Respiratory disease is very common, but the treatment often increases carbon emissions, exacerbating respiratory conditions. Thanks to funding from our Climate Challenge Grants, NHS Lothian staff are reducing waste, and carbon emissions.

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