Running together for something bigger: the Research Team at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre take on the EMF Hairy Haggis
In May 2026, a team of 12 colleagues from across cancer services and research came together to take on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Hairy Haggis Relay Race – proving that extraordinary things can happen when people come together!
From Diagnosis to Discovery: How Your Support Is Changing Breast Cancer Care
Every day at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre, life-changing conversations take place. The Breast Unit at the Centre is the largest and busiest in the UK, with around 840 people diagnosed with breast cancer each year. For nearly one in three patients, the cancer has already spread or returned.
Kelsey’s story: Taking on the Kiltwalk Big Stroll in Memory of David
Kelsey and her son Jack are taking on this year’s Glasgow Kiltwalk. It is a walk filled with love, memory, and the courage to keep moving forward after losing someone who meant the world to them.
Alan’s Story: Walking 100 Miles After Cancer Treatment
Travelling to the Western General for treatment, Alan noticed an advert for Walk 100 Miles in June. He realised that this was how he could reconnect with his love for walking and reclaim a part of himself whilst also giving something back to the people who had cared for him.
How Donors are Helping Young Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease Feel Seen, Supported and Less Alone
For young adults living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), life can feel isolating. Hospital appointments dominate everyday life, plans are interrupted by fatigue, and many struggle to explain their condition or hide it completely out of fear of being treated differently.
How Nature Resource Boxes Are Supporting Patient Recovery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
For people recovering from a stroke or living with limited mobility, the calming, restorative power of nature can feel out of their reach.
Sammy the Sloth: Helping Children Feel Safe, Confident and Connected After a Diabetes Diagnosis
A new diabetes diagnosis can feel frightening and overwhelming for children and their families. It’s a lot for young people to take in and process, especially when they don’t know anyone else living with diabetes, or with a diabetes monitor.
Wee Move Event: Helping Children with Cancer Rediscover Confidence, Joy and the Freedom to Play
“I definitely came home with my heart full.“
Staff from across the hospital volunteered their time because they believed in what the day represented: a reminder that childhood doesn’t stop during treatment, it simply needs space, understanding, and compassion to flourish.
Giving staff the time, space and support to learn together: Falls Learning Conference 2025
Falls remain a leading cause of injury, loss of independence, and hospital admission among older adults in Lothian.
From Recovery to Generosity: Former Patient, Callum, Raises Thousands to Help Improve Experience for Others
Callum has raised an outstanding £8,363.52, which will go towards creating a more welcoming environment for patients recovering from neurological surgery.