Giada’s Story: Walking the Kiltwalk to give back
Last year, Giada took on the Mighty Stride at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk, walking 20 miles in support of NHS Lothian Charity, and for a cause that was deeply personal to her.
Ella and Anna’s Story: Sisters Running for Recovery, Together!
On 25th May 2025, sisters Ella and Anna Hudson took on the Edinburgh Half Marathon together – not just as a personal challenge, but as a deeply meaningful tribute to the care that helped save Ella’s life
Amal Al Sayegh
“What I really value about it is that it’s a personal space where I can have personal items that have been given to me over the year. So when I come in, I can remember that I’m a mother and sister and wife and a daughter, I’m not a consultant psychiatrist.”
Craig Hurnauth
“This is the room where I spend the vast majority of my time with patients and organising things for patients. If I’m not in my office, I’m in here. I also call this my wee dookit.”
Mamie Cunningham
“I’m actually dressed as an elf today because it’s leading up to Christmas and it is a baby ward, so there’s wee kids who come in. I’ve got Mrs Claus as well and I dress up on Halloween for the kids so I can give them sweets and stuff at the desk.”
Melony Gannon
“This outside space is just such a little suntrap, it’s ideal. Everybody can enjoy the fresh air, enjoy the sunshine and just have some private space away from the ward.”
Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities (RITA)
Everyone has a story to tell and our colleagues at NHS Lothian are helping their patients tell theirs. Thanks to […]
Climate Challenge Grants support reduction of single-use plastics across NHS Lothian
Thanks to funding from NHS Lothian Charity through their Climate Challenge Grants programme, NHS Lothian is rolling out the use […]
Point of Care device has a big impact in Same Day Emergency Care
The Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team at the Western General Hospital can now speed up access to results for […]