NHS Lothian provides a comprehensive range of primary, community-based and acute hospital services for the populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian.
We also provide selected services for patients in the Borders and in Fife and are a national centre of expertise for various specialties provided to people across Scotland. NHS Lothian has an annual budget of £1.6 billion and employs approximately 26,000 staff.
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- NHS Lothian Launches Striking Campaign to Stub Out Smoking on Hospital Siteson March 18, 2024
NHS Lothian has launched a striking new campaign to stub out smoking on hospital sites. Staff members across NHS Lothian hospitals have teamed up to urge patients, visitors and other members of staff not to light-up near hospitals. They aim to create a healthier environment for patients, visitors, and employees and help protect those most
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- Dad’s Gift of Life: Father Donates Kidney to Save His Sonon March 14, 2024
A loving dad has given his son an amazing second chance by donating his kidney to save him from an incurable disease. James MacDonald, 57, gave his son the gift of life after Craig, 28, developed chronic kidney failure. The disease had reduced Craig’s kidney function by a staggering 92% and his mum, dad, older
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- Keeping it in the family – Mother and daughter NHS Lothian midwives share their birthing experiences this Mother’s Dayon March 8, 2024
On Sunday, across the nation, families will celebrate the important role of mothers and mother figures. Within Lothian, this includes NHS midwives Lynn Brown and her daughter Carolyn. Both women have supported countless expectant and new mums in their roles, as well as both giving birth in Lothian. Ahead of Mothering Sunday, the mother and
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