Give a Regular Gift

Regular gifts from our kind donors brings comfort and care that goes over and above for patients of NHS Lothian. Donations create calming spaces that support recovery and provides wellbeing and development opportunities so our hardworking staff can be at their best.

Our NHS is always there when we need them. Ongoing support from our regular donors is a meaningful way to say thank you to the staff who care for us today and into the future.

We are NHS Lothian Charity, the official charity of NHS Lothian, and together we can make healthcare better for everyone.

Meet Emma

Emma Childs, Nurse Consultant in Oncology at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre, shares just one of the ways donations are making a difference to patients during one of the most difficult times of their lives.

Imagine feeling like you have lost your identity and your sense of self at one of the most vulnerable times of your life. For many cancer patients undergoing treatment, that’s exactly what happens. But, thanks to our wonderful donors, patients can feel like themselves again.

I’m Emma, Nurse Consultant in Oncology at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre, and for over 28 years I’ve played an essential role throughout people’s cancer journeys when they need it most. Regardless of what stage you’re at in life, getting a cancer diagnosis can impact on every part of your daily life.

“Many patients undergoing chemotherapy will lose their hair early on in their treatment. Thanks to the support from people like you, we are providing high-quality wigs to every patient to help them feel more like themselves and feel confident when they see their reflection in the mirror.

“For a lot of cancer patients, losing their hair, their eyebrows and eyelashes can be incredibly traumatic. It affects their body image as well as giving the perception to the world that they are ill.

“It is important we get the timing right to help patients cope with losing their hair. As soon as the treatment plan has been advised, our Clinical Nurse Specialists offer a prescription so patients can choose from a wide range of wigs. Some patients choose a wig that’s similar to their usual style, whilst others take the opportunity to go with something completely different.

Every wig provided to patients is only made possible by the generosity of donors.

“When a patient feels better about how they look, it’s easier for them to confidently get on with their daily lives. For patients facing the emotional toll of hair loss, wigs offer more than just coverage — they restore confidence, dignity, and a sense of self.”