A young boy who sadly passed away due to a rare medical condition is being honoured through the creation of a fund held by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity in his name. West Lothian youngster Paul James Cockburn – who was universally known as PJ – was just 12, when he died as a result of his condition, Short Bowel Syndrome. Continue reading Family set up fund with charity in memory of tragic loss of PJ
PEOPLE across the Lothians are being encouraged to put a spring in their step this Easter with a few simple steps from NHS 24 and Dr Owl. Continue reading Scots to get set for a healthy Easter
A group of passionate volunteers whose lives have been touched by dementia have launched a fundraising group to support Alzheimer’s Research UK. Continue reading New group to lead fight against dementia in Edinburgh
For those who can’t commit to a monthly membership, Edinburgh Leisure’s 10 for 8 card might be just the thing for you. Continue reading A workout feels even better when it’s free!
The priority over the weekend at NHS Lothian’s acute hospitals must continue to be on urgent cases and on maintaining safe, quality patient care.
Jim Crombie, Deputy Chief Executive, NHS Lothian, said: “The extreme weather has pressed our services and our heroic staff to the limit and I am so proud of the way they have responded and risen to every challenge. Continue reading Weekend services at NHS Lothian
NHS 24 appeals for help this weekend
As the weather continues to cause travel disruption across the country, NHS 24 is asking people to support staff providing vital services over this coming weekend. Continue reading NHS 24 service update
Service Update: statement from NHS 24
NHS 24 has been affected, as with all public services across Scotland, by the extreme weather over the past 24 hours. This has meant that many staff have been unable to get to work and we have been operating on approximately 50% capacity. Overnight we answered 1730 calls. Continue reading Extreme weather: NHS 24 battles to provide service as staff struggle to get to work
More than 26,000 motorists have been caught using a handheld mobile phone while driving in the first year since harsher penalties came into force. Among these are 500 novice drivers who have had their licences revoked for using their phone behind the wheel in their first 2 years of driving. Continue reading Tens of thousands of drivers get increased fines for using mobiles at wheel
