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The Difference Your Donations Make

Your support has an incredible impact on staff and patient health and wellbeing across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Thanks to our fundraisers, donors and partners, we are able to enhance environments for both patients and staff, improve patient and staff experience and help transform the way that care is delivered. None of this would be possible without people who choose to give their time and money to make a difference for other patients and families, and give something back to those who provided exceptional care to them or their loved ones.

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The Midlothian Hospital at Home team with llamas on their team building day

A Day of Wellness and Development: Investing in staff to improve patient care

Our commitment to enhancing wellbeing support for our NHS Lothian colleagues recognises that happy and healthy staff leads to better patient care.

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Three children feeding a llama as part of a trip for young people with a cancer diagnosis

Making a difference for children living with cancer

Young people aged 13 to 18 who are undergoing treatment for cancer enjoyed a special trip to connect with others and try new experiences.

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Richard and Jean’s Story: Honouring Jean’s Memory with a Gift in My Will

Discover how Richard honoured his late wife, Jean’s, memory by generously supporting NHS Lothian Charity with a gift in his Will.

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Karen and Gordon Pirrie with friends Claire and Euan Cadger after completing the Hairy Haggis at EMF

Karen’s Story: Running together for a cause that united us all

Sometimes, the best way to tackle a challenge is with friends. Karen Pirrie, her husband, Gordon, and friends, Claire and […]

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Claire Adamson from the NICU wearing a santa hat

Claire’s Story: bringing joy to tiny babies and their families at Christmas

Christmas is approaching, a time for family and friends, but many patients across Edinburgh and the Lothians are too unwell […]

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Enhancing the Patient Experience at East Lothian Community Hospital

Thanks to the generous support of The Blythe Family Trust, we are delighted to be funding several key projects designed to significantly enhance the experience of patients and their families, with a particular focus on those in our inpatient wards who require more specialist and long-term care.

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Morag’s Story: Saying Thank You with a Gift in her Will

We spoke to Morag*, from Edinburgh, who recently completed her cancer treatment at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre. Morag has chosen […]

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Creation and enhancement of the oncology registrar doctor's office at the Western General Hospital

Supporting a Dedicated Office Space for Oncology Registrar Doctors

We were delighted to support the creation of a dedicated office space registrar doctors in the Oncology department at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh to help improve team dynamics, collaboration, morale and overall wellbeing.

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Reducing the Environmental Impact of Respiratory Care

Respiratory disease is very common, but the treatment often increases carbon emissions, exacerbating respiratory conditions. Thanks to funding from our Climate Challenge Grants, NHS Lothian staff are reducing waste, and carbon emissions.

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A woman feeding leaves to two giraffes at the zoo

Adventures That Make a Difference

We are delighted to support staff as they organise outings and activities that make a difference for patients receiving care for mental health.

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