Climate Challenge Grants support reduction of single-use plastics across NHS Lothian
Thanks to funding from NHS Lothian Charity through their Climate Challenge Grants programme, NHS Lothian is rolling out the use […]
Gaming carts provide lifeline for children in hospital
For children who are staying in hospital, gaming can be an effective way to keep them entertained and connected to […]
Supporting Patients with Dementia
Funding from NHS Lothian Charity has supported a Meaningful Activities Centre within the Royal Infirmary for patients with delirium and […]
Point of Care device has a big impact in Same Day Emergency Care
The Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team at the Western General Hospital can now speed up access to results for […]
Award-winning Long Covid support service extended to M...
Thanks to joint funding provided by NHS Lothian Charity*, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) has worked with NHS Lothian, Pogo Digital Healthcare, patients and GPs to develop the individualised and easy-to-use Long Covid Pathway.
Rachael’s story: Spreading festive cheer to seriously ill children and young people
My name is Rachael, I’m a Clinical Support Worker at the Research Department at the Royal Hospital for Children and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
