NHS Lothian Charity has celebrated being shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Scottish Fundraising Awards.

A Lothian family has raised more than £10,000 for cancer research after taking on three gruelling endurance challenges inspired by the ovarian cancer diagnosis of wife and mum, Mary Muir.

Two striking new artworks have been installed within the radiotherapy department at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre, thanks to funds raised in memory of former colleague Dr Dhruv Abhi.

Patients, visitors and staff at East Lothian Community Hospital are benefitting from the therapeutic power of nature following the opening of two new hospital ward gardens designed to support wellbeing, recovery and connection with nature.

An Edinburgh woman whose breast cancer was discovered after a jellyfish sting has completed a gruelling 58km (36 miles) non-stop sea swim around Jersey to raise money for the NHS team that treated her.

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As the NHS approaches its birthday on 5 July, NHS Lothian Charity is sharing Caring for Carers, a staff wellbeing initiative designed to celebrate and support those who care for others, often in busy and demanding environments.

The transplant team at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh have carried out the first kidney transplant in Scotland using a pioneering cold perfusion machine.

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. 

A pioneering GP practice in Midlothian has launched its own dedicated clinical research facility, encouraging patient participation and other surgeries to follow its example.