Young adult renal support worker with patients in front of their exhibition artwork

How Donors are Helping Young Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease Feel Seen, Supported and Less Alone

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.

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Nature box items such as pine cones, bird information, etc

How Nature Resource Boxes Are Supporting Patient Recovery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

For people recovering from a stroke or living with limited mobility, the calming, restorative power of nature can feel out of their reach.

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Callum Laing presenting a cheque to ward 130 at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

From Recovery to Generosity: Former Patient, Callum, Raises Thousands to Help Improve Experience for Others

Callum has raised an outstanding £8,363.52, which will go towards creating a more welcoming environment for patients recovering from neurological surgery.

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Natalie in her police uniform alongside her family.

Cycling for Natalie: Honouring Her Life, Supporting Those Who Cared For Her

Natalie’s family has channelled their grief into action, raising money for charities that were close to her heart.

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

Sam’s Story: Walking for Awareness, Walking with Gratitude

Senior Charge Nurse Sam Slight has spent years caring for patients in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh’s Transplant Unit – and this year, she stepped outside the ward to walk alongside them at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk

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Moray Law and Sam Slight from the Transplant Trekkers at Edinburgh Kiltwalk

Moray’s Story: From Patient to Volunteer to Fundraiser

When Moray Law, his son, Alasdair, and friend John Mortimer, signed up to take part in the Big Stroll at the 2025 Edinburgh Kiltwalk, their goal was simple: to give back to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh’s Transplant Unit – the team that had changed their lives.

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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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Fiona Matheson running on the road past houses in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Ross and Fiona’s Story: Giving back to those who cared for our dad

Inspired by the compassionate care Ross and Fiona’s family received, they embarked on a remarkable journey of fundraising and giving back

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Midwife at Lothian Birth Centre

Creating a calmer birthing environment for new mums at the Lothian Birth Centre

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.

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