Building work underway at the Western General Hospital will enhance the care and treatment of patients by providing high quality services in improved physical environments.
These are exciting times for the Western General’s patients and staff, but they also pose challenges, such as reduced on-site parking. We will continue to do all we can to keep disruption on the WGH site to a minimum. Continue reading Western General parking warning
The second and final part of a review into compliance of all building systems at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) and Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN) has been published.
Concluding work ordered by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman in July, the latest NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) report focuses on fire systems, electrical systems and medical gases. This has identified remedial work required within fire and electrical systems prior to occupation and the need for other improvements. Continue reading New Sick Kids: still on course for Spring move
Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) has approved plans to accelerate approaches to care for people at home and in a homely setting.
Designed to reduce the number of people being delayed leaving hospital and improve the care patients receive in their own community, Edinburgh’s ‘home first’ approach sets out plans to shift health and social care systems to provide greater support for people in their own or familiar surroundings. Continue reading Edinburgh’s Home First policy to tackle bed blocking
Every day, in hospital wards and clinics across NHS Lothian, the gratitude and generosity of patients and relatives is on display through cards and gifts given as a ‘thank you’ for the care provided by staff.
Now, patients and relatives who wish to thank staff at the Western General Hospital can consider doing so with a healthy alternative to chocolate: “Massage Minutes.” Continue reading Saying ‘thank you’ to NHS staff … with a massage!
Only 7 out of 10 of eligible women in Scotland are currently being screened for breast cancer according to the latest statistics. Continue reading Declining breast cancer screening must be addressed, says Briggs
Latest ISD Scotland statistics has shown that the use of antidepressants in Edinburgh and the Lothians has increased significantly over the last five years. Continue reading ‘Alarming’ increase in antidepressant use in Edinburgh
Scottish Conserative health spokesman Miles Briggs MSP has welcomed the news that NHS Lothian are investing £3million into the recruitment of Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services staff. Continue reading Briggs welcomes £3 million investment into CAHMS staff recruitment
The full reinstatement of 24/7 paediatric services at St John’s Hospital has been further delayed, Health Secretary jeane Freeman confirmed today. Continue reading “A state of chaos”: Further delay to full paediatric service at St John’s
NHS Lothian’s pioneering Rapid Response Team is celebrating after they picked up a title in this month’s Scotland’s Dementia Awards.
The team, which provides an alternative to hospital admission for older people by providing mental health and support at home, was recognised in the national ceremony in Glasgow this week. Continue reading National award for Lothian’s Rapid Response Team
Experts in NHS Lothian are trialling a microscopic eye implant to revolutionise glaucoma treatment.
The team, led by Dr Andrew Tatham (above) at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, are conducting a study of the pioneering biodegradable device. Continue reading NHS Lothian trials tiny eye implant to treat glaucoma
