NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian Scotland’s second largest health board investing £1.6B a year to protect & improve health in Lothians

Are you a new parent? Your child will be offered vaccines that protect against diseases such as meningitis, whooping cou...
09/01/2026

Are you a new parent? Your child will be offered vaccines that protect against diseases such as meningitis, whooping cough, measles and more.

And the best part, you don't have to do anything. You will automatically receive an appointment letter for your child when they're eligible.

07/01/2026

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. Make sure their house is warm and if you can stock up on some essentials.

This frees up beds for those that need them most.

To help you get what you want out of your next appointment in NHS Lothian, there are 4 key questions it's worth remember...
06/01/2026

To help you get what you want out of your next appointment in NHS Lothian, there are 4 key questions it's worth remembering to ask.

What are the benefits of my treatment?
What are the risks of my treatment?
Any alternative treatments I can try?
What if I do nothing?

Healthcare staff across NHS Lothian are more than happy to answer these and any other questions you may have. https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/its-ok-to-ask

05/01/2026

Need advice for winter illnesses such as coughs or colds? Get the advice you need quickly and easily with NHS 24’s digital services. Using online symptom checkers, you’ll get all the right answers from the team at NHS 24. Visit www.nhsinform.scot/winter to find out more.

Bringing your medicines with you to hospital prevents any confusion with prescribing, avoids wasted medication and helps...
04/01/2026

Bringing your medicines with you to hospital prevents any confusion with prescribing, avoids wasted medication and helps with a quicker discharge.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that affects people during winter months, and subsides during ...
03/01/2026

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that affects people during winter months, and subsides during the rest of the year. SAD begins to emerge as the days get shorter and colder, and people get less exposure to sunlight. Daylight and Sleepio are free apps for people in Scotland and both can support with SAD.

01/01/2026

🎉✨ Happy New Year to our incredible staff, patients, partners, and followers! ✨🎉

Here’s to a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2026 for all.

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