Tag: NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian urges flu vaccine for children this winter
NHS Lothian is urging parents and carers to sign up for the flu vaccine for their children's protection this winter.
The nasal flu vaccine, which the health board described as a "wee...
Drone deliveries become a reality in the capital
For the first time NHS laboratory specimens have been delivered by drone earlier on Wednesday from Edinburgh Bioquarter to the Borders General Hospital in Melrose.
While this is still part of a trial it would...
Sweeping cuts loom as health board wrestles with £133m shortfall
Health chiefs warn closing the budget gap will involve cutting "into the muscle" of the region's health services
Dealing with the financial shortfall could lead to longer waiting lists, staff reductions, cancelled operations, less money...
Some improvement needed after inspection at St John’s Hospital
Inspectors found that hand cleaning was being missed where there was a suspected Covid-19 outbreak among patients at St John's Hospital in Livingston.
Although staff were knowledgable about infection prevention and control, and linen and...
NHS Lothian nurse meets royals at the NHS Big Tea 75th anniversary party
A nurse who is a clinical lead at NHS Lothian, Fiona Shanks from Edinburgh, met with Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales at a tea party in London to mark the...
NHS Lothian first to use PCR testing for Strep A cases
Lab teams in NHS Lothian are the first in Scotland to develop and use PCR testing to detect Group A Strep cases among patients admitted to hospital. Cases of respiratory illnesses have been increasing...
NHS Lothian issue up to date advice on dealing with respiratory viruses
NHS Lothian say that an increasing number of respiratory viruses in Lothian is adding extra pressure on the hospital system.
Cases of Flu are surging and there are still high levels of Covid and Respiratory...
NHS Lothian ask relatives to help
After warnings that hospitals and GP services are being stretched beyond capacity NHS Lothian explains how relatives and carers can help.
Calum Campbell, Chief Executive of NHS Lothian, said that ongoing delays in discharging patients...
Gareth’s looking forward to Christmas this year
A young father from Fife is planning for the best Christmas after being given a second chance with a liver transplant.
Gareth Weeks, 38, was very ill with an incurable liver condition and knew that...
NHS staff in awards finals
Eight NHS Lothian health and social care workers recognised as awards finalists
Five individuals and three teams from NHS Lothian have been named as finalists in The Scottish Health Awards 2022.
The awards celebrate NHS staff, support...
NHS Lothian warns of another Covid-19 wave
NHS Lothian have urged residents in the Edinburgh and Lothian area to think twice about visiting accident and emergency departments this winter amid warnings of another wave of Covid-19.
The health board urges those with...
Mountain rescue saves a life and sparks friendship
Off-duty NHS Lothian physiotherapist Courtney Ferguson (27), leapt into action to save a fellow hillwalker's life whilst scaling Ben Nevis.
Like many others during the Covid pandemic, Courtney, who works at the Bonnyrigg Health Centre,...
NHS Lothian enlist help from Dads Rock supporting dads with babies in neonatal care
Dads Rock, the charity which aims to inspire dads and families to improve outcomes for children, is helping NHS Lothian to launch a weekly online support space. The online sessions are for dads who...
NHS Lothian welcomes visitors back to hospitals
Visitors are being welcomed back into hospitals in the NHS Lothian area, in line with the relaxation of national Covid-19 restrictions.
Up to two visitors at a time will be able to return to inpatients’...
NHS staff and patients walk for Ukraine
NHS Lothian staff and patients at the Robert Fergusson Unit (RFU) have walked four million steps in under a month to raise money for Ukraine.
Four million steps is the distance on foot between the RFU and...
NHS Lothian roll out new online Wellbeing Hub
NHS Lothian Children’s Services says that thousands of children and young people across Scotland will now have access to important wellbeing resources with the launch of its new digital Wellbeing Hub.
Following the launch of...
Flu vaccinations now available once more
A total of 317,255 adult flu vaccines have already been delivered across Lothian but anyone eligible who has not yet been vaccinated has been urged to come forward now.
The programme was paused in December...
Vote for James to win a lifetime achievement award
Edinburgh healthcare manager James Shanley who works with NHS Lothian has been nominated for a prestigious Our Health Heroes lifetime achievement award for his contribution to the fight against HIV in the city.
James (62)...
Coronavirus – half a million booster vaccinations delivered in Lothian
NHS Lothian announced on Tuesday that the body along with the region's four Health and Social Care Partnerships has administered more than half a million booster doses in the area.
The health board launched its...
NHS Lothian apologise for failures
NHS bosses have apologised to a patient who did not receive adequate mental health support for over a year after they were admitted to Royal Infirmary Edinburgh.
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), a government watchdog...
Coronavirus – EICC reopens as mass vaccination centre
NHS Lothian has reopened its city centre mass vaccination centre today as part of measures to increase the number of daily doses of booster vaccinations as well as offering first and second doses.
Vaccination teams...
NHS Lothian urge everyone to avoid A&E unless situation is “life threatening”
NHS Lothian said today that its hospital sector was under immense pressure and urged patients not to attend A&E unless their condition was life threatening.
Calum Campbell, Chief Executive, NHS Lothian, said a request has...
Coronavirus – drop in clinics for 12 to 15 year-olds open
Young people aged 12 to 15 will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine at drop-in clinics across Lothian from Monday.
Mass clinics are set up in West Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh and will open...
Mass vaccination centre at EICC to close
The mass vaccination centre at the EICC on Morrison Street will close later this month.
The centre will have delivered more than 250,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine by 19 September when the EICC will...
NHS Lothian opening drop in vaccination clinic at The Gyle on Tuesday
NHS Lothian will launch a dedicated vaccination drop-in clinic in Gyle Shopping Centre on Tuesday as part of the campaign to target younger people.
The clinic will be situated alongside some of the biggest names...
New NHS Lothian saddle up for vaccine partnership at Musselburgh Racecourse
NHS Lothian have partnered with Musselburgh Racecourse to deliver a series of pop-up vaccination clinics to help in the race against Covid-19.
By bringing the vaccination programme into the heart of Lothian communities, NHS Lothian...
NHS Lothian teams up with Lothian Buses in vaccination drive
NHS Lothian has joined forces with Lothian Buses to provide a mobile vaccination hub to deliver teenage booster jabs for meningitis, polio, diphtheria and tetanus to S4-S6 pupils across the capital.
A Lothian Buses Airlink...
It’s Good to Give and NHS Lothian team up on mental health support
NHS Lothian and Edinburgh-based charity It’s Good 2 Give have joined forces to increase the availability of mental health support for children and young people who are diagnosed with cancer.
With funding of £420,000 donated...
Coronavirus – NHS Lothian under pressure
In common with several other health boards in Scotland, NHS Lothian has said that the increased number of Covid-19 cases and hospitalisation is putting pressure on their services.
There is a high number of...
Coronavirus – NHS Lothian advise everyone to stick to safety precautions
NHS Lothian has issued advice to everyone to stick with the measures to ensure that they stay Covid safe.
The Director of Public Health and Health Policy at NHS Lothian, Dona Milne, explained that...
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