Mary’s Story: Making Hospital Feel Like Home at Christmas
I took a fall back in September and broke my ankle in 3 places, I was admitted to the Royal […]
Michele’s Story: Bringing Festive Joy and Creating a Brighter Christmas for Everyone.
Michele Counter, an NHS Lothian Ward Clerk, works in the Medical Assessment Unit at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. […]
Flora’s Story: Caring for Patients and Lifting their Spirits During the Festive Period
In the Edenview ward of Midlothian Community Hospital, Flora Pike, a Senior Charge Nurse, and her dedicated team, care for […]
Lynne and Lynsay’s Story: Giving Patients a Christmas Like They Might Have at Home
In ward 4 of Liberton Hospital in Edinburgh, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals work tirelessly to care for elderly […]
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 […]