
Funding Opportunities and Support
Turning your ideas into impact
Your ideas can transform care, support staff, and improve lives – and we’re here to help you turn these ideas into reality. Together, we make healthcare better!
At NHS Lothian Charity, we know the best ideas for improving patient outcomes, enhancing comfort, care and experience and supporting health and wellbeing often come directly from staff. Well, we’re here to help you take these ideas forward, providing funding for projects and initiatives that align with our priority objectives:
- Enhancing patient and carer experience
- Improving clinical outcomes
- Supporting staff wellbeing and professional development
- Improving community health/Reducing health inequalities
What You Need to Know
You don’t need to worry about how your project will be funded and the different funding streams available – we’ll handle that. Your focus should be on telling us what you want to achieve and the difference it will make.
Just follow the steps below:
- Explore your idea
- Use the links below to learn more about the types of support available and what you need to know before applying.
- Get familiar with the application guidance
- Read our guidance carefully before starting your application—this will give you the best chance of success.
- Ready to apply?
- Jump straight to our Submit Your Application page.
Whatever stage you’re at, we’re here to help, so please do get in touch at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Explore Funding Options

Support for the Purchase of Equipment, Subscriptions, Services or Resources

Staff Wellbeing Support

Professional Development, Education and Training Support

Travel, Subsistence and Accommodation Support
Building Works or Refurbishment Support

Research Grants

Other Grants
Ready to apply?
Head to our Submit your Funding Application Page to get started

Need help or not sure where to start?
Find out more about the difference funding has made

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