Specific and Ward Funds
Supporting NHS Lothian to excel for the communities it serves
Every year we support colleagues across NHS Lothian to improve the care and experience patients receive in our hospitals and local communities.
Specific funds can help 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.
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.
Find out more about how other teams have improved patient care thanks to funding from NHS Lothian Charity
Giving staff the time, space and support to learn together: Falls Learning Conference 2025
Falls remain a leading cause of injury, loss of independence, and hospital admission among older adults in Lothian.
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.
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
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.