Bringing Smiles and Connection: How Therapy Ponies and Owls are Uplifting Patients at Ellens Glen Hospital
NHS Lothian staff are supporting patients wellbeing through innovative approaches to care that go beyond traditional medicine. At Ellens Glen […]
Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities (RITA)
Everyone has a story to tell and our colleagues at NHS Lothian are helping their patients tell theirs. Thanks to […]
Julie and Debbie’s Story: Bringing the festive spirit to patients at Christmas
We are Julie and Debbie, nurses who work in the rehabilitation wards at the Astley Ainslie Hospital. We’ve worked every […]
Thomas’ Story: Giving back to those who saved my Papa Jim
In 2021, the Lewis family found themselves waiting anxiously for news of their Papa Jim, who was being treated in […]
Helping children deal with sudden and traumatic loss
The Critical Care Unit at the Royal of Infirmary Edinburgh deals with sudden and traumatic deaths which can present unique […]
Helping to alleviate stress and distress for children in pre and post operative care
Thanks to your support the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People has received sensory equipment to improve the experience […]
Helping to build a support network for families of children with complex medical needs
In the summer, staff at Calareidh and Sunndach, hosted their annual garden party to help families of children and young […]
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 […]
