NHS Lothian

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

Final hours to nominate someone for the Celebrating Success Awards 2026.Whether you or someone you love received care, o...
16/04/2026

Final hours to nominate someone for the Celebrating Success Awards 2026.

Whether you or someone you love received care, or you work in NHS Lothian, this is your chance to show appreciation.

Nominate someone today!

Go to https://news.nhslothian.scot/celebrating-success/

Cases of measles are on the rise. The measles rash looks brown or red on white skin, but on black or darker skin the red...
15/04/2026

Cases of measles are on the rise.

The measles rash looks brown or red on white skin, but on black or darker skin the redness may be harder to see, or it may appear purple or darker than surrounding skin.

Be alert to this, as well as the other symptoms of measles. Find out more at nhsinform.scot/measles

14/04/2026

Last week to nominate an NHS Lothian health worker to be your Health Hero💙

Nominate them here: https://ow.ly/Glrt50QvOpa

🌼🐣 Join us for an Easter Health & Wellbeing Funday 🐣🌼Looking for a fun, family-friendly day out this Easter? Come along ...
13/04/2026

🌼🐣 Join us for an Easter Health & Wellbeing Funday 🐣🌼

Looking for a fun, family-friendly day out this Easter? Come along to our Health & Wellbeing Easter Funday at the Ocean Terminal Vaccination Clinic on Thursday 16 April - open to all ages.

✨ Here’s what you can enjoy:
• Helpful information from a range of health & wellbeing services
• Fun kids’ activities, including an exciting treasure hunt 🗺️
• Opportunity to get vaccinated on the day

We look forward to seeing you there!

This is the final week to nominate someone for the Celebrating Success Awards.Have you or someone you love received exce...
12/04/2026

This is the final week to nominate someone for the Celebrating Success Awards.
Have you or someone you love received exceptional care? Do you want to make someone's day? Or are you a member of staff and want to show your appreciation for a colleague, volunteer or team?

Nominate someone today for the Celebrating Success Awards 2026!

Nominations close 17 April 2026.

Go to https://news.nhslothian.scot/celebrating-success/

Social activities like going on a walk or meeting for a coffee with someone living with dementia can help alleviate symp...
10/04/2026

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. For further information, visit: nhsinform.scot/RethinkDementia

Cases of measles are on the rise. So it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms.Symptoms can include cold‑like...
10/04/2026

Cases of measles are on the rise. So it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms.

Symptoms can include cold‑like illness, sore and red eyes that may be sensitive to light, a high temperature, small grey‑white spots inside the mouth, and a rash of red‑brown spots that may be flat or slightly raised. The rash can be less obvious on brown or black skin.

If you think you or someone you live with may have measles, find out what to do at nhsinform.scot/measles.

If you are helping a loved one prepare for going to hospital, make sure they pack their medicines to take with them. It’...
09/04/2026

If you are helping a loved one prepare for going to hospital, make sure they pack their medicines to take with them.

It’s important we have a complete record of what is being taken so the right medicine can be given at the right time and to help minimise waste.

08/04/2026

Invites are on the way. If you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine this spring, you’ll receive a letter, text or email.

This will either give you an appointment or details on how to book one. If you're given an appointment that isn't suitable you can reschedule at nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccine

07/04/2026

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

If you injure yourself while out hunting Easter eggs this week, call NHS 24 on 111 — free and available day or night — t...
05/04/2026

If you injure yourself while out hunting Easter eggs this week, call NHS 24 on 111 — free and available day or night — to be directed to the right service.

Make sure you know how to access the right care in the right place: https://services.nhslothian.scot/rightcare/

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