Nurse speaking to a patient who is sat in a chair

Specific and Ward Funds

Supporting NHS Lothian to excel for the communities it serves

Every year we support colleagues across NHS Lothian to to improve the care and experience patients receive in our hospitals and local communities.

Specific funds are held by us and managed locally by a Fund Steward so that teams can provide additional patient comforts, specialist equipment, staff development and research projects which are over and above what is provided by the NHS. Hundreds of separate funds are held for specific hospital wards, departments and other areas, and receive donations and legacies from grateful patients and their families. Specific Funds are held by the Charity but managed locally by a Fund Steward.

If you’re an NHS Lothian member of staff, get in touch with us to find out how we can support you and your team to drive forward a new project.

Not sure what funding is available?

If you’re not sure if you have a specific fund that you can access to take forward a project, then get in touch. We can provide advice and guidance on whether the project is applicable for funding and what funding sources are available to you.

Find out more about how other teams have improved patient care thanks to funding from NHS Lothian Charity

Building for the Future: Supporting a Legacy of Patient-Centred Care at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre

A Holistic Approach to Healing NHS Lothian Charity is delighted to have supported the teams at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre […]

Read more
NHS Staff writing on the chalk board in the SALT Rooms at East Lothian Community Hospital

Transforming Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Rooms at East Lothian Community Hospital

NHS Lothian Charity has continued its programme of art and therapeutic design to improve patient experience at East Lothian Community […]

Read more

Enhancing the Patient Experience at East Lothian Community Hospital

East Lothian Community Hospital holds a special place in the hearts of our community, providing vital care and support to […]

Read more
A group of people sitting in a room with an elderly hand on a piece of paper

Making a difference for children living with cancer

A special trip was organised for young people aged 13 to 18, who are undergoing treatment for cancer at the […]

Read more