Portrait of Sharon Warrington

Sharon Warrington

“It’s just quiet and when you’ve been in a busy ward, sometimes it’s just nice to come out and take five minutes to yourself.”

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Portrait of Terry Henderson

Terry Henderson

“The place I escape to, I call it my howf. Get in here, close the door, and I can do my wee projects at lunchtime and it’s just nice and relaxing.”

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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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The London Symphony Orchestra in the NHS Project from Edinburgh International Festival. Photo – Mihaela Bodlovic

22 August 2023

London Symphony Orchestra Strikes a Chord with Staff a...

World-renowned London Symphony Orchestra has performed a series of ground-breaking concerts at four hospitals across NHS Lothian as part of the Edinburgh International Festival. The uplifting events, organised in collaboration with NHS Lothian Charity, saw patients and staff enjoy some respite and distraction through an afternoon of music.

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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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Providing Wellbeing Packs for Patients in Blackford Ward

The team in Blackford Ward at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital used funding through NHS Lothian Charity to provide wellbeing packs […]

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Virtuous Cycle

Does a structured physiotherapy exercise programme using a Motomed cycle machine improve physical parameters and ability to meet early mobilisation […]

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Reducing Inpatient Isolation During COVID-19

With the obvious medical challenges of COVID-19, come other emotional challenges which can leave patients feeling very vulnerable. Things like […]

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Small Grant Funding for a RFU Bike at REH

Supporting Patient Rehabilitation And Recovery

Thanks to donations received through our NHS Lothian COVID-19 Appeal, and grants received from NHS Charities Together, the Robert Fergusson […]

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12 January 2022

New Funding Award Eases The Journey To Recovery For Pa...

NHS Lothian Charity is delighted to have awarded Cyrenians 3 years of funding to provide vital support to patients currently […]

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