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Scotland’s second largest health board investing £1.6B a year to protect & improve health in Lothians
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🧱✨ Young patients in NHS Lothian are preparing for MRI scans by playing with specially designed LEGO sets to help settle their nerves.

Ivy, age 4, faced her MRI scan awake successfully, thanks to playing with the set. Read more: ow.ly/QZ0R50Xj2z2
October 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Huge congratulations to all our finalists for the Scottish Health Awards 🎉

For the full list check: ow.ly/iOcv50X9Gk9

Winners will be announced on Thursday 6 November 2025.
October 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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📢NHS Lothian’s Annual Review is happening at Mainpoint, 1st Floor, 102 West Port, Edinburgh.

🗣️Public session includes a chance to ask questions about local health services.

📝 Register to attend and / or submit your question here: org.nhslothian.scot/keydocuments...
October 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Join us for our sixth educational webinar of 2025, entitled ‘Accelerating and supporting the innovation ambitions of Scotland’s Clinical Entrepreneurs’.

Read more and register to attend 🔗 https://innoscot.com/events/accelerating-supporting-innovation-ambitions-scotland-clinical-entrepreneurs
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October 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Our next free webinar will inspire NHS forward-thinkers to realise the opportunities afforded by NHS Scotland procurement in taking their ideas to the next level.

Read more and register 🔗 https://innoscot.com/events/accelerating-healthcare-innovation-readiness-through-the-vital-procurement-process
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September 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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💙 Our new findings show that babies younger than 3 months, whose mothers received the maternal RSV vaccination, were 80% less likely to end up in hospital than those whose mums hadn’t been vaccinated.

Find out more 🔽
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#VaccinesWork
A pregnant woman sitting, holding her left sleeve up to show her arm while a nurse administers the RSV vaccine.
August 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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We've further expanded the use of text messages for patient communications. You may receive a text message from NHS Lothian asking you to log into a secure portal, to access electronic letters about your care. Find out more: ow.ly/K4Up50W9TBw
July 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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After a serious fall, this patient shares how they felt supported every step of the way during their stay on Ward 230 at #RIE. They took time to thank everyone who played a part in their care. @nhslothian.bsky.social ‬
Every word speaks volumes - here’s the full story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1377017
This image has some decorative elements, the Care Opinion logo and a direct quote from the author in their story, which reads the following: I felt included at every step of my ongoing care and rehab, with my choices/wishes taken into consideration, and implemented where possible. As a whole, I would like to thank all of the aforementioned teams for looking after me and giving me the best level of care I have ever experienced.
July 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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We're thrilled to be welcoming @ScranAcademy to RHCYP this summer. The new Scran Café will offer a bright and welcoming space for our patients, families and hard-working teams to take some time out while also providing work experience for hundreds of young people in Lothian 💛
Tasha Coe, Play Specialist, patient Elodie, Councillor Jane Meagher and Founder of Scran Academy, John Loughton, cut the ribbon to the new cafe opening in front of a turquoise and yellow balloon arch
July 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Nominations are now officially open for Scotland’s #HealthAwards25. This year, there's a new award specifically for healthcare scientists! Submissions close Sunday 17 August 2025: ow.ly/eHRq50Wfl2Q
June 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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📢We are recruiting for a new Nurse Director Acute. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic individual to take on a high-impact role at the heart of acute care in NHS Lothian.

🔗For more information go to: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
June 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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People across Scotland are being encouraged to sign up to a free UK-wide health research registry, which is aimed at helping to improve health and care and ultimately save lives. #BePartofResearch @nihr.bsky.social

Read the full story 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/people-...
Promotional image for NHS Research Scotland featuring two individuals at a table, one showing a brochure to the other. The text reads, "People across Scotland encouraged to support major health research campaign". Includes a 'More Info' link to nrs.org.uk/news and a publish date of 16 June 2025."
June 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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🏆 Huge congratulations to our incredible staff who have been recognised at this year’s RCN Nursing Awards!

Kath Williamson, Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist in Bariatric Care, picked up the Inspiring Excellence - Nursing Innovation and Research Award.

Read more here: ow.ly/CYbi50WaTts
June 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Our webinar on Wednesday 25 June — entitled ‘The New Post-Market Surveillance Legislation for Medical Devices — What you need to know’ — is a key opportunity to better understand the regulatory changes for Great Britain.

Read more and register 🔗 innoscot.com/news/webinar...
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June 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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🌟 It's Carers Week!

Thank you to all our staff who also serve as carers. We understand the challenges you face and are here to support you in balancing your responsibilities.

Need support? Contact our Staff Network: staff.nhslothian.scot/carers/
June 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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🎉This #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating all our amazing volunteers, including Moray, a finalist at last year’s Celebrating Success awards!

After his own transplant journey in Ward 206, Moray now volunteers, supporting patients and staff with compassion, creativity, and care.
June 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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One week to go till Volunteers Week 2025 #VolunteerWeek Are you ready? Look out next week for the start of us celebrating our volunteers across NHS Lothian sites.
May 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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NHS Lothian are very proud of the green spaces we own & manage. This is why we've launched a Biodiversity Action Plan to create a thriving natural environment across our estate. news.nhslothian.scot/2025/05/21/n...
May 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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🌟 Congrats to Juliet MacArthur, Chief Nurse Research and Development, NHS Lothian, on receiving the RCN Fellowship, its highest honour! 👏 A true leader in advancing nursing through research across the UK 💙

Read more: ow.ly/AUOV50VTlrK
Photo of Juliet with her award.
May 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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🟣Today is World IBD day. Our IBD nurse team was in the Royal Victoria Building today at the Western General Hospital. Raising awareness and talking to the public about Inflammatory Bowel disease, a debilitating and chronic illness.

Learn more about IBD here👉 services.nhslothian.scot/GI/IBD/
May 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference will take place on Thursday 23 October under the theme of ‘Research Enabled Health Innovation’. @uofgregiusanna.bsky.social

Read the story and submit your abstract today 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/health-...
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May 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Our next webinar will be presented by Innovation Commercialisation Manager Fiona Schaefer, who will be joined by guest speakers from Design HOPES which is “supporting a green and just transition for NHS Scotland”.

Read the full story and register 🔗 innoscot.com/news/free-we...
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May 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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This #InternationalNursesDay we're celebrating the passion and dedication of our incredible nurses across NHS Lothian 💙

We caught up with Agnes Ritchie, who began her journey in 1981 and is now Associate Nurse Director.

Read more here: ow.ly/hTs650VQaxn
#IND2025
Photo of Agnes with text: “I was drawn to nursing because I wanted to help people. Throughout my training and career, I’ve been inspired by so many others, their dedication and commitment to delivering the very best care left a lasting impression on me. Putting the patient first has always been my guiding principle. It's a privilege when someone places their trust in you to care for them, that trust is a truly precious gift.”
May 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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This #InternationalNursesDay we're sharing inspiring stories from across NHS Lothian 💙

Meet Mary Gallagher, An Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner whose passion for eye care has shaped services and future nurses 👁️

Read Mary’s story: ow.ly/LZ9G50VQaqH
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Photo of Mary. Text: “When I started, I never thought of myself as particularly academic, my only goal was to become a staff nurse. I never imagined I’d go on to earn a degree, a masters, and help shape the future of ophthalmic nursing. Nursing is diverse, demanding, and full of opportunity. If you’re open to it, it can take you places you never expected.”
May 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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This International Nurses Day, we’re celebrating the dedication and compassion of our nurses across NHS Lothian.

Meet Anne Scott, Advanced Nurse Practitioner. After a rewarding career, Anne retired, but her passion for nursing brought her back. Read more: ow.ly/3ftg50VQ8Ci
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Photo of Anne. Text: "“Nursing has changed so much since I first started! It's a diverse, exciting, and demanding career. Be prepared to laugh and cry (at times) but know that it offers a world of opportunities, whether in specialist areas, academia, different roles, or even working across the country or internationally... It’s a privilege to have worked as a nurse.”
May 12, 2025 at 9:06 AM