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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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🏆Nominations are now OPEN for our Celebrating Success Awards 2026 🎉

🦸Have you or someone you love received exceptional care? All members of the public can nominate an NHS Lothian health worker to be their Health Hero.

Nominate them here: https://ow.ly/Glrt50QvOpa
Celebrating Success, Health Hero Award. Proudly sponsored by NHS Lothian Charity.
February 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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To help you get what you want out of your next appointment in NHS Lothian, it's worth remembering to ask questions.

Healthcare staff across NHS Lothian are more than happy to answer the questions you may have. https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/its-ok-to-ask #oktoask
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February 4, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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New year, new opportunities🎇

There is a variety of clinical and non clinical career paths within NHS Lothian.

Here's where you can find our current vacancies➡️ jobs.scot.nhs.uk
January 26, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, our January webinar will now take place on Wednesday 11 February. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope to see you there.

Register to attend 🔗 https://innoscot.com/events/evolving-face-healthcare-innovation-innoscot-health-expanding-reach
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January 21, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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InnoScot Health will be offering a deep dive into our evolving model of service delivery during our first free webinar of the year, taking place Wednesday 28 January.

Read the full story 🔗 https://innoscot.com/news/webinar-health-innovation-partner-model-triple-helix
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January 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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InnoScot Health’s last webinar of the year will be spotlighting a true ‘Once for Scotland’ initiative which is pioneering the use of drones to deliver vital medical supplies. @nhsgrampian.bsky.social, @scotambservice.bsky.social, @innovateuk.bsky.social

Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3XtKZtm
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November 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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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
Promotional graphic for InnoScot Health event titled 'Accelerating healthcare innovation readiness through the vital procurement process,' scheduled for 24 September, online via Microsoft Teams. The image shows an overhead view of a workspace with a laptop, stethoscope, and notepad.
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 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/au...

#VaccinesWork
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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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Thank you for the lovely feedback 💙
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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-...
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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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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