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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.
"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
Christmas is right around the corner, do you want to help make a difference? 🎅
Join in on our National 'Elf Service Day on the 11th December!
Claim your FREE fundraising pack now 👉 https://ow.ly/zUAt50XsZeV
#TNESD25
The National 'Elf Service Day 2025 - NHS Lothian Charity
Why not treat your 'elf to some festive fun and sign up to take part in The National 'Elf Service Day on Thursday 12 December?
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November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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🏥Trolleydarity invites hospital patients on a sensory micro-adventure, blending soundscapes and scents to take you places without ever leaving their bed

Co-created by Shona Reppe and Alan Grieve

In partnership with NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts

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November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Did you miss our last Green Health Network meeting?

Find out about wildflowers on the NHS estate and save the date for our next one! 🌳🥀
https://ow.ly/tQTj50XptVz
#greenhealth
Network Update:  Wildflowers on the NHS estate – the good, the bad and the ugly​  - Green Health, NHS Lothian Charity
Thanks to everyone who joined our latest Network Gathering! We had a fantastic, collaborative discussion focusing on the successful integration of therapeutic
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November 12, 2025 at 4:36 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
Curious to know what has been going on at the Western General Hospital since our RSPB Nature and Wellbeing Officer Beth started in May? Find out in her new blog post on our website 👉https://ow.ly/a7Jp50Xou9H
Nature Connections update with our RSPB Nature and Wellbeing Officer Beth - Green Health, NHS Lothian Charity
Since coming into post at the beginning of May, it has been a privilege to work alongside NHS and charity staff, patients and visitors to develop
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November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🎨 My Journey is a powerful new exhibition from Young Renal Patients at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh 🖼️
Discover their stories and find out more👉 https://ow.ly/zLs150XnUwa
#MyJourney #TonicArts #ArtsInHealth #LivedExperience
My Journey by the Renal Young Adult Service - Tonic Arts, NHS Lothian Charity
My Journey is a moving and inspiring art exhibition created by young adults living with kidney conditions, marking a milestone moment for NHS Lothian’s
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November 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It’s time to get your elf on!
National ‘Elf Service Day is back and we need YOU to bring the festive magic!
Dress up and raise funds for NHS Lothian patients and staff this Christmas.
📅 Thursday 11th December
🎁 Get your free fundraising pack: https://ow.ly/HWBY50Xnewl
The National 'Elf Service Day 2025 - NHS Lothian Charity
Why not treat your 'elf to some festive fun and sign up to take part in The National 'Elf Service Day on Thursday 12 December?
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November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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From 4 November, artists Shona Reppe and Alan Grieve (Trolleydarity) will be offering patients and staff at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, the chance for a unique, immersive Scratch and Sniff Staycation! 🏥

In partnership with NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts

📸Eoin Carey
November 3, 2025 at 5:49 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
Last chance to sign up for our Christmas draw – and the prizes are sparkling!
💷 £2,000 top prize
🎉 25 more chances to win
🎅 Sign up now and make your season merry! https://ow.ly/i64150XjPem
Staff Lottery - NHS Lothian Charity
Join your NHS Staff Lottery for the chance to win the following guaranteed monthly prizes, from September 2024!
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October 29, 2025 at 5:01 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
Join us on Dec 11 for National ‘Elf Service Day 2025! 🎅 Wear your elf outfit, host a bake sale, or take the Christmas quiz to raise funds for NHS Lothian! Get your FREE fundraising pack here 👉 https://ow.ly/5PFb50Xcs4r
October 16, 2025 at 4:02 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
Edinburgh: Four Seasons in One Day
We’re thrilled to showcase a stunning outdoor photography exhibition at the Astley Ainslie Hospital. By Dr Pete Wands, GP at Morningside Medical Practice 🌦️
Find out more👉 https://ow.ly/G69f50X8y7w
#TonicArts
Edinburgh: Four Seasons in One Day – Outdoor Photography Exhibition by Dr Pete Wands  - Tonic Arts, NHS Lothian Charity
“Edinburgh: Four Seasons in One Day” is a captivating outdoor photography exhibition by Dr Pete Wands, GP at Morningside Medical Practice.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:53 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
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‘Edinburgh: Four Seasons in One Day’. Outdoor photography exhibition by Dr Pete Wands, GP at Morningside Medical Practice. Presented by Tonic Arts/ @nhslothcharity.bsky.social Four seasonal displays in the grounds of the Astley Ainslie Hospital. This one is ‘Autumn - Mood and Transition’. #Edinburgh
October 7, 2025 at 12:01 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