A patient in hospital receiving Christmas presents

Gillian’ Story: Creating a brighter Christmas for patients, their families and staff

My name is Gillian MacLean, I’m a Senior Charge Nurse that works in the Intensive Care Unit at the Royal […]

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NHS Lothian staff stood by the entrance to the special care baby unit at St Johns. On the door is says "Baby Elves Only"

Vhari’s Story: Making the ward feel less like a hospital for the festive season

My name is Vhari Carr, I’m a Senior Charge Midwife that manages the Special Care Babies Unit at St John’s […]

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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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NHS Lothian Charity team talking to NHS Lothian Staff at St John's Hospital

4 November 2022

NHS Lothian Charity opens flagship hub at St Johns Hos...

On 3 November 2022, NHS Lothian Charity opened its flagship Charity Hub at St John’s Hospital, Livingston. Located near the […]

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NHS Lothian Charity Supporter Pamela Graham on holiday in Interlaken

Pamela’s Story: How a donation in memory of a loved one is helping improve experiences for patients living with cancer

Pamela Graham was a wife, mother of two daughters, and a qualified Sonographer, who dedicated her career to the NHS […]

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15 July 2022

Brave teenager raises over £6,000 to support Scoliosi...

Thirteen-year-old Molly Macfarlane and her family have raised over £6,000 to support Scoliosis research, a cause close to their hearts. […]

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29 March 2022

Celebrate Our NHS With A PAR-TEA!

Last year saw the general public and NHS staff support NHS Lothian Charity by organising their very own NHS Big […]

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Two rugby players and hospital staff with a large cheque

1 February 2022

Scotland Rugby Team Makes Donation To NHS Lothian Char...

As the Scotland team prepare for the start of the 2022 Six Nations Championship this weekend, the players are making […]

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