NHS Lothian has announced it has moved a step closer to reinstating the paediatric inpatient service in St John’s Hospital following the recruitment of three new members of staff. Continue reading Breakthrough? NHS Lothian takes step towards reinstating children’s services in St John’s Hospital
The partial closure of a vital children’s ward is set to continue “indefinitely” – after the SNP admitted its staff recruitment crisis was to blame. Continue reading “Shambolic”: Reduced paediatric service at St John’s to continue ‘indefinitely’
Miles Briggs MSP has requested a Parliamentary Statement from Health Secretary, Jeane Freeman MSP, to get an update on the future of St. John’s children’s ward return of out of hours services. Continue reading Briggs requests update on St John’s children’s ward
Alison Johnstone, Health spokesperson for the Scottish Greens and MSP for Lothian, has expressed concern at the high level of delayed discharges – people stuck in hospital beds awaiting social care. Continue reading Delayed Discharges: Green MSP Concerned At Lothian Levels
Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative Health spokesman, has raised concerns over the reduction in staff working in NHS Lothian between March 2018 and March 2019. Continue reading NHS Lothian workforce projected to shrink, says Briggs
ORGAN DONATION WEEK: 3rd – 9th SEPTEMBER
Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick MSP met Kathryn Hand, who underwent islet cell transplantation in December 2016, to mark the start of Organ Donation Week. Continue reading Minister of Public Health visits Royal Infirmary Islet Cell Transplant Team
Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative Health spokesman, has raised concerns over the reduction in staff working in NHS Lothian between March 2018 and March 2019. Continue reading Briggs concern over NHS Lothian staffing levels
An online platform for parents and carers of young people with an eating disorder within the first few weeks of treatment has been shortlisted for a national award for innovation and good practice in self-management of illnesses. Continue reading Innovative website for eating disorder parents recognised in national healthcare awards
Did you know that for the past two years NHS Lothian staff have hosted a series of drop-in taster sessions for performers and participants at the Edinburgh Fringe? Continue reading NHS Lothian team ensures it’s a mentally-well Fringe
Cyrenians – working in partnership with Hibernian and NHS Lothian – has provided over 600 free lunches at their weekly GameChanger events at Easter Road Stadium. Continue reading Cyrenians provide over 600 free lunches in Easter Road partnership
