Grinch themed Christmas decorations outside a ward at Midlothian Community Hospital linked to Flora's story

Flora’s Story: Caring for Patients and Lifting their Spirits During the Festive Period

In the Edenview ward of Midlothian Community Hospital, Flora Pike, a Senior Charge Nurse, and her dedicated team, care for […]

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elderly patients doing crafts linked to Lynne and Lynsay's story

Lynne and Lynsay’s Story: Giving Patients a Christmas Like They Might Have at Home

In ward 4 of Liberton Hospital in Edinburgh, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals work tirelessly to care for elderly […]

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NHS staff smiling at the camera dressed as elves for the National 'Elf Service

16 November 2023

Help NHS Lothian Charity bring Christmas cheer to pati...

NHS Lothian Charity has launched its new festive event, The National ‘Elf Service Day, to help support NHS Lothian staff to bring Christmas cheer to patients in hospitals and communities, creating joyful memories for those who are unwell.

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Thomas’ Story: Giving back to those who saved my Papa Jim

In 2021, the Lewis family found themselves waiting anxiously for news of their Papa Jim, who was being treated in […]

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Islay Centre Stafford and Patients

1 October 2023

NHS Lothian staff and patients take on 5K challenge to...

Staff and patients from William Fraser Centre and Islay Centre undertook a 5K walk to raise money for NHS Lothian Charity and help support therapeutic ponies for the Centres at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

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Andrew presents a cheque to NHS Lothian staff at Edinburgh Cancer Centre

Andrew’s Story: Overcoming Challenges, Giving Back and Climbing to New Heights

After receiving exceptional care during his cancer treatment, Andrew Baillie decided to give back, and raise money for NHS Lothian […]

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Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales, Mel Giedroyc and NHS Staff celebrating the Big Tea

6 July 2023

NHS Charities, supporters and special guests raise a m...

The NHS Big Tea brings communities together over a shared love of the NHS. This year is particularly special as it is also the NHS’ 75th birthday; 75 years of providing care to us and those we love.

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Wendy Cameron- How your support is making a difference

I’m Wendy Cameron, a Team Lead Physiotherapist at NHS Lothian. I’ve worked for the NHS for 32 years and have […]

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Amy Young, NHS Lothian Charity Fundraiser, presenting a check to REDU, St John's

Amy’s story – Why I wanted to raise money and say thank you to the Regional Eating Disorders Unit team who saved my life

Amy Young struggled for years with a combination of bulimia, anorexia and over-exercise. As Amy continues with her recovery, she […]

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Christmas tree lighting at St John's hospital with corporate sponsor RMF health and NHS Lothian staff

6 December 2022

Lighting up Christmas for NHS Lothian patients, staff ...

NHS Lothian Charity has been working with RMF Health, Shore Group and the charity’s supporters to spread joy to patients and staff who will be spending Christmas in hospital.

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