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Transforming the lives of children by opening up a world of adventures
We are delighted to have supported the teams at Sunndach and Calareidh to purchase new, specially adapted minibuses to allow young patients with complex medical needs to participate in social activities and excursions.
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Maureen’s Story: Giving back by taking part in the NHS Big Tea
The NHS Big Tea event isn’t just about brewing tea; it’s about brewing community support for a cause close to […]
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Katherine’s Story: Making a difference by taking on the Kiltwalk
Katherine, Olivia and Tracy are three amazing people who took part in the Kiltwalk to raise money for NHS Lothian […]
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Bunny Buddies: A Comforting Cuddle During Difficult Times
The East Lothian Palliative Care Team have introduced ‘Bunny Buddies’ to provide a source of comfort and help families dealing with loss and grief start difficult conversations.
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Building for the Future: Supporting a Legacy of Patient-Centred Care at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre
We are delighted to have supported the teams at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre with their ongoing programme of works and their holistic approach to patient care.
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Transforming Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Rooms at East Lothian Community Hospital
We have continued our programme of art and therapeutic design to improve patient experience at East Lothian Community Hospital. The latest project has created bright, stimulating Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) rooms to support children on their communication journey.
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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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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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Creating Spaces for Staff to Rest, Relax and Recharge
We are delighted to have supported teams across the whole of NHS Lothian to create calm and comforting wellbeing spaces where they can rest, relax and recharge.
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Providing comforts for families when they need it most
We are delighted to have supported NHS Lothian staff within the Edinburgh Cancer Centre to establish a sanctuary for families navigating a terminal illness diagnosis.