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Annual Report

Our Annual Report showcases the amazing projects that our charity supports across NHS Lothian to help improve the health and wellbeing of patients, visitors and staff.

Our 2024/25 Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statements is now available

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Previous reports:

We have undertaken a rebranding exercise since our Annual Reports were published. The reports below are branded in our former branding for Edinburgh & Lothians Health Foundation.

How we are supporting NHS Lothian patients and staff

The waiting area at Dunbar Medical Practice

Creating a Calming Space: Enhancing the Waiting Room at Dunbar Medical Practice

Waiting for an appointment can be stressful for patients and families. Thanks to generous donations, Dunbar Medical Practice has transformed their waiting area into a warm, welcoming space where patients and families feel more comfortable and at ease.

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waiting area in the children's ward hub at St John's Hospital

Creating a Brighter, More Welcoming Space: Upgrading the Children’s Ward Hub at St John’s Hospital

The hub on the children’s ward at St John’s Hospital is the heart of the team’s work. A space where staff coordinate care and sometimes invite families to discuss treatment plans

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new born baby with mother looking in

Supporting new training for maternity care in NHS Lothian

We were delighted to support the creation of a short film to better understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ families using maternity services.

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Mr Peter Vaughan-Shaw, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at the Western General Hospital, standing beside a Lumeneye machine

How Your Support is Helping NHS Lothian Bring Advanced Diagnostics to Outpatient Care

Thanks to your generous support, the Colorectal Unit at Western General Hospital has introduced the Lumeneye System into outpatient clinics.

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