5 members of NHS staff sat outside the Vascular Surgery ward at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh dressed up as elves and Santa.

Lorraine and Therese’s Story: helping to bring festive joy, and creating a brighter Christmas for everyone

We are Lorraine, an NHS Lothian Ward Clerk, and Therese, a Charge Nurse, work in the Vascular Surgery ward at […]

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Leza, Senior Charge Nurse at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People smiling at the camera stood in front of a balloon arch

Leza’s story: Creating an extra-special Christmas for children too unwell to go home

My name is Leza Buchanan, I’m a Senior Charge Nurse who has spent 20 Christmases working in the Paediatric Critical […]

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7 members of NHS Lothian staff from the Labour Ward at St Johns smiling at the camera dressed as elves with Santa

Kirsty’s Story: Bringing joy to mums and babies

My name is Kirsty Jackson, I’m a Senior Charge Midwife that manages the Labour wards at St John’s Hospital in […]

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Jenny’s Story – How A Small Gift Can Have A Big Impact

My name is Jenny Pewsey, and I am a former patient of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. While I was studying […]

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Linsey’s Story – Being Supported at the Mental Health Mother And Baby Unit, St John’s Hospital

The Mental Health Mother and Baby unit is a regional service that provides provides specialist care for mothers and their […]

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Karen’s Story – The Day I Fell Ill With COVID-19

Our NHS Lothian colleagues provided extraordinary care for patients, as they worked tirelessly around the clock providing vital care and […]

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Providing Catering And Refreshments For Volunteers At Flu Clinics

Thanks to generous donations to our NHS Lothian COVID-19 Appeal, we were able to fund catering and warm drinks for […]

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Supporting The Wellbeing Of Scottish Ambulance Service Teams

Your donations have allowed us to be there for all staff who have supported us during the pandemic, including the […]

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Supporting The Wellbeing Of Community Health Teams

Your donations have allowed us to be there for all staff during the pandemic, not just those on the frontline […]

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Supporting Staff Who Require Alternative Accommodation

When we talk about the pressures that NHS workers are facing, we immediately think of those on the frontline, in […]

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