2012

Investigation into Management Culture in NHS Lothian

11/05/2012

NHS Lothian has responded to the Scottish Government’s Review of Management Culture.

Gavin Hastings Kicks Off Royal Victoria Hospital Open Day

09/05/2012

Scots rugby legend Gavin Hastings will kick off an open day at the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) this weekend. The event has been designed to celebrate the history of the landmark hospital in Edinburgh.

Changes to Lothian Primary Care Lymphoedema Service

07/05/2012

The Lothian Primary Care Lymphoedema Service now has 5 outpatient clinics in Lothian allowing patients easier access to services.

May Bank Holiday Operating Note

04/05/2012

NHS Lothian will be operating an emergency media service on Monday 7th May for urgent enquiries only.

Retiral of Chief Executive

27/04/2012

Professor James Barbour OBE retires today (Friday 27 April) from NHS Lothian, where he has been Chief Executive since 2001.

Musselburgh Primary Care Centre Opens Its Doors

26/04/2012

Musselburgh Primary Care Centre is set to welcome its first patients on Monday 30 April 2012 as services move in to the state-of-the-art, £20 million health facility.

Final phase of management culture review underway

25/04/2012

The review of NHS Lothian’s management cultures has moved into its final phase.

Willow Highlighted For Its Excellent Service

19/04/2012

Willow, which aims to address the social, health and welfare needs of women in the criminal justice system was held up as an exemplar service in the Commission on Women Offenders report launched this week (Tuesday 17 April 2012).

It’s a pirate’s life for Molly as she launches new St John’s play area

17/04/2012

A brand new pirate-themed soft play room in the children’s ward at St John’s Hospital, Livingston was officially opened today, eight months after a fundraising drive to refurbish the area was launched by the Sick Kids Friends Foundation.

Royal Edinburgh Hospital Campus Initial Agreement

05/04/2012

The redevelopment of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital (REH) campus has taken a major step forward with the approval of the Initial Agreement.

Green-for-go at Musselburgh Primary Care Centre

29/03/2012

A state-of-the-art health facility with a space age roof and self generating power supply is set to wow the people of East Lothian. The pioneering new Musselburgh Primary Care Centre has been completed on-time and to budget.

Midlothian Community Hospital receives new bench

29/03/2012

A new bench will take pride of place in the courtyard of Midlothian Community Hospital after being donated by Bonnyrigg and Lasswade Community Council.

NHS Lothian board reaffirms commitment to maintaining services at St John’s Hospital

28/03/2012

The NHS Lothian board reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining paediatric, neonatal and maternity services at St John’s Hospital, Livingston, at its meeting today (Wednesday, 28 March 2012).

Fire Near Ratho

28/03/2012

A multi-agency response has been taken to an industrial fire in the Ratho area on Sunday 25 March.

Waiting Times Review accepted by NHS Lothian

21/03/2012

NHS Lothian has fully accepted the findings of an external review into the operational management of its waiting times practices.

East and Midlothian Physiotherapy Service shortlisted for national award

12/03/2012

The East and Midlothian Pulmonary Rehabilitation team, part of East and Midlothian Community Health Partnership, has been nominated in the Improving Quality category at the Advancing Healthcare Awards.

Time capsule sunk at Musselburgh Primary Care Centre

09/03/2012

Children from Musselburgh Burgh Primary School today (Thursday 8 March) sunk a time capsule at the new Musselburgh Primary Care Centre giving people of the future an idea of what healthcare is like now and what it could be like in 100 years time.

No delays for West Lothian patients

02/03/2012

No patients in West Lothian are waiting longer than necessary to be discharged from hospital, according to figures released this week.

Hair straightener safety in West Lothian

27/02/2012

People in West Lothian are being warned about the dangers hair straighteners can pose to children following an increase in the number of accidental burns.

Fourth International Conference of Physiotherapy in Psychiatry and Mental Health

09/02/2012

Over one hundred mental health specialists from around the world will descend on Edinburgh this week (8-10 February) for the fourth International Conference of Physiotherapy in Psychiatry and Mental Health (IC-PPMH).

Major Milestone for Musselburgh

02/02/2012

A major milestone has been reached in the development of the planned, new £20 million Musselburgh Primary Care Centre with the external building now completed.

South East Scotland Regional Eating Disorders Unit

24/01/2012

The new South East Scotland Regional Eating Disorders Unit, based at St John’s Hospital in Livingston, will be opened today (Tuesday 24 January 2012) by Michael Matheson, Minister for Public Health.

Alcohol and Drug Recovery Hub launched in the south east

20/01/2012

A new one stop shop for people affected by alcohol and drugs in the south east of the city will be launched by Kenny MacAskill, MSP today, Friday 20th January 2012.

West Lothian venue for NHS Lothian board meeting

17/01/2012

NHS Lothian’s next board meeting is set to take place in Livingston, West Lothian on Wednesday 25 January, as part of its policy to hold board meetings in different parts of Lothian.

Birth Centre Opening

12/01/2012

Health Secretary opens Lothian’s new Birth Centre

Last Reviewed: 07/05/2012
Due to be Reviewed: 07/05/2013