A global panel of exercise oncology experts has published new guidance recommending the systematic use of an “exercise prescription” to help cancer patients cope with treatment side effects and lower the risk of developing certain cancers. Continue reading Cancer treatment plans should include tailored exercise prescriptions, says expert panel
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!
A group of 23 nurses and their partners have been reunited by the City of Edinburgh Council, 60 years after they met as students at the Western General Hospital.
Continue reading Western General nurses reunited after sixty years
The Western General has launched its latest programme of site improvement works and drivers have been warned to expect ‘some parking challenges’. NHS Lothian says the building work will bring welcome benefits to patients and staff, but while it’s underway there will be times when fewer parking spaces are available. Continue reading Parking at a premium at Western General
A pioneering project by specialists in the Metabolic Unit and Clinical Biochemistry Department at the Western General Hospital has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards: the BMJ Awards 2019 and the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2019. Continue reading Awards for Western’s pioneering diabetes project
A ‘small number’ of patients at Edinburgh’s Western General Hospital are being treated for a bacterial infection. Continue reading Operations cancelled as Western tackles bacterial infection
Kay Malloch, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, recently presented 91 year-old Evelyn Emslie, who has diabetes, with the John MacLeod Medal. This was awarded by Diabetes UK in recognition of the courage and perseverance required to live with diabetes for 70 years. Continue reading Courage and perseverance: living with diabetes
Today at Western General Hospital: 11am – 3pm
Wednesday 5 December, 2pm – 5pm
Maggie’s Edinburgh, Western General Hospital
Continue reading Minor Injuries Unit to open at Royal Infirmary
