NHS Lothian

A pioneering kidney preservation machine has been used for the first time in Scotland at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh💙 The technology keeps donor kidneys healthier for longer. James, the first to benefit, is already recovering well and home just days after surgery👏

A&E is for life-threatening emergencies. Watch this video to know when to visit A&E. If you need care and are not sure where to go, contact NHS 24 by calling 111 or go to NHS Inform. #RightCareRightPlace

Social activities like going on a walk or meeting for a coffee with someone living with dementia can help alleviate symptoms of depression and agitation. Reducing these could help them stay well for longer. Go to nhsinform.scot/RethinkDementia for more info. #DementiaActionWeek

Our hospitals are under extreme pressure. If your loved one is coming home from hospital, please collect them as soon as they are able to be discharged. And if you can, stock up on some essentials. This frees up beds for those that need them most.

Last week to nominate an NHS Lothian health worker to be your Health Hero💙 Nominate them here: https://ow.ly/Glrt50QvOpa

Nominate an NHS Lothian health worker to be your Health Hero before nominations close on Friday 17 April 2026💙 Nominate them here: https://ow.ly/Glrt50QvOpa

All members of the public can nominate an NHS Lothian health worker to be their Health Hero before nominations close on Friday 17 April 2026💙 Nominate them here: https://ow.ly/Glrt50QvOpa

Just over two weeks left to nominate your Health Hero for our Celebrating Success Awards 2026🦸‍♀️🦸️ Christine Newton and Lavender Martin, won the award last year 🏆Make someone’s day—nominate them today! 👇https://news.nhslothian.scot/celebrating-success/

🏆 Have you nominated for this year's Celebrating Success Awards yet? Time is running out to submit your nominations! Now it’s your chance to recognise someone who goes above and beyond! 👉 Nominate your winner here: https://ow.ly/7ENG50VjMXK

Happy Ramadan to everyone across NHS Lothian beginning their month of fasting today! We’d like to send our warmest wishes to all colleagues, patients and partners who are observing and recognise the dedication of those who continue to provide care throughout this period. #Ramadan2026 #NHSLothian

Drink and drug-driving can have devastating consequences for you, your passengers and other road users. Driving under the influence is a dangerous game. Real roads don’t reset. #ArriveAlive

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

🎉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.