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NHS Lothian Charity
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The official charity of NHS Lothian working in partnership to improve #health and #wellbeing across #Edinburgh and #Lothian. Making healthcare better, together.
Our Nature Ranger Lou has been busy making festive wreaths with staff at The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh! This has been great for team building and to allow staff to unwind and have fun!
How amazing do these wreaths look!
#GreenHealth
December 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We are proud to bring nature and warmth to the Chalmers Centre with artist Natasha Russell. Who worked closely with staff and patients to ensure the artwork represented the ethos of inclusivity and respect that underpins the service, whilst also connecting with those visiting the Centre.
December 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Our Tonic Arts Newsletter is here and not to be missed!
Read it now 👉 https://mailchi.mp/nhslothiancharity/tonic-arts-autumn-newsletter-2025
#TonicArts #ADoseofCreativity
December 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Our Green Health Newsletter has been sent out! ✉️
Not signed up to receive them, head to our Green Health website to sign up or click the link to read it 👉 https://mailchi.mp/nhslothiancharity/green-health-autumn-newsletter-2025
December 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🎄 For young people facing cancer, Christmas can feel far away. At Western General, we bring joy with gifts, activities & festive meals. Help us make it special - be a Secret Santa today: https://nhslothiancharity.org/support-us/appeals/secret-santa-appeal/
December 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Today Fighting Against Cancer Edinburgh are hosting their annual Christmas Fair! Head on down for an amazing auction, tombola and MORE!!!! 🎅🎄
November 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Are you free on Saturday? Head on down to FACE's Winter Fair, where there will be lots of baking, prizes and you can even meet Santa! All money raised goes towards our FACE fund.
Find out more via their Facebook page: https://ow.ly/VpTz50XyGL9
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"For patients in hospital, Christmas could have felt like any other day – quiet, lonely, and without celebration. But thanks to the generosity of people like you, it was filled with festive warmth and laughter." 🎅 Donate to our Christmas Appeal today: https://ow.ly/X7Mq50XvMKm
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
No one should face grief alone. We've helped fund Bereavement Support Groups in Musselburgh and Tranent to provide compassionate help. 💬 "This group helped stop the pain... a vital lifeline." 📄 Read the full impact report: https://ow.ly/pF2g50Xnf9b
November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we invited donors, supporters, colleagues, and patient advocates to an evening that celebrated generosity and the collective progress driven by awareness, funding, and collaboration.

Find out more about our night👉 https://ow.ly/4rup50XkZ3M
November 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We recently had George Gordon visit our new staff wellbeing courtyard at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
It was great to hear his view from the importance of green spaces and places for staff to relax and take a break.
Read more 👉https://ow.ly/VbpF50Xjcth
October 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We recently have had some amazing work done by The Conservation Volunteers in the Royal Edinburgh's staff garden! Thank you to everyone who helped, we can't wait to share the finished project, which will be a haven for staff to take a break outside in their own space!
October 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Your support is helping revolutionise cancer care!
Prof Duncan McLaren’s team is developing real-time radiotherapy monitoring—tailoring treatment to each patient to reduce side effects & boost effectiveness.
Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/lo2V50XfFfz
October 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Our next Green Health Network fast approaching! Wildflowers on the NHS Estate: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. Join us to explore the challenges & opportunities of biodiverse hospital grounds. 🌿
📍Attend online or in person at Western General Hospital
Sign up 👉https://ow.ly/6SSP50X4mTJ #greenhealth
October 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Treat yourself this Christmas by entering our Staff Lottery. Have the chance to sleigh the season with a £2,000 win!
🎄 25 other prizes waiting under the tree
🎟️ Sign up today: https://ow.ly/n29Q50XbR6A
October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"Jean passed away 13 years ago, but her kindness and courage live on. I’ve left a gift in my Will to the Breast Cancer Unit that cared for her to say thank you, and to help others."
📜 Write your Will for free and honor a loved one . 👉 https://ow.ly/9Viz50X7OFT
#FreeWillsMonth
October 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We are so proud of our 2025 Kiltwalkers, going out, raising money and taking on a challenge. There was so many reasons as to why people were walking, but the one thing that united them all is the gratitude they feel for our cherished NHS! Thank you!💜
October 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"Jean passed away 13 years ago, but her kindness and courage live on. I’ve left a gift in my Will to the Breast Cancer Unit that cared for her to say thank you, and to help others."
📜 Write your Will for free and honor a loved one . 👉 www.myintent.life/nhslothianch...
#FreeWillsMonth
October 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We are thrilled to announce the opening of the new Staff Wellbeing Courtyard at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh! This beautifully reimagined space is designed to support staff wellbeing by bringing nature closer to the workplace.
Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/mPZl50X8wXo
October 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🌟 Run for a reason. Honour loved ones 🌟
In May 2025, Bethany ran the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, raising over £800 for us! Feeling inspired? Sign up today 👉 https://ow.ly/LYCG50X7Onf
October 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Introducing ‘Remember A Life Loved’ – our new online in-memory pages.
Create a space to honour someone special, share memories, and fundraise in their memory
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/isc850X76pe
#InMemory #RememberALifeLoved
October 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Feeling lucky this festive season? Sign up for our Christmas Staff Lottery and you could win £2,000 or one of 25 other prizes!
Don’t miss out sign up by 1st Nov 👉 ow.ly/8kMr50X6bG7
October 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Last night we held a Celebration for Breast Cancer Research Advancements! We got the chance to see behind the scenes and into the laboratories along with hearing from some amazing speakers! Thank you to all who joined us for this event!
#BreastCancerAwareness
October 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Celebrate Climate Week! Apply for our Climate Challenge Grants (up to £5,000) to improve biodiversity, energy efficiency & more! 🌳
👉 ow.ly/M29C50X4nvI #ClimateChange #GreenHealth
October 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
🌼 Wildflowers on the NHS Estate: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Join us to explore the challenges & opportunities of biodiverse hospital grounds. 🌿
📍Attend online or in person at Western General Hospital
Find out more & sign up 👉https://ow.ly/6SSP50X4mTJ #greenhealth
September 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM