This week we are celebrating Climate Week.🌱 Our staff growing space at the Western General Hospital allows staff a space to grow plants whilst helping absorb pollutants and release oxygen around the hospital area. Find out more about the Wildlife at the Western: https://ow.ly/L0cn50ZTj4V
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The official charity of NHS Lothian working in partnership to improve #health and #wellbeing across #Edinburgh and #Lothian. Making healthcare better, together.
Our Annual Showcase brought together the people, projects and partnerships that are helping to make healthcare better across Lothian. To everyone who donates gives, volunteers, partners or supports our work in other ways: thank you. You make this possible. #Showcase2026 https://ow.ly/7KT950ZSEPw
We are looking forward to bringing together some of our amazing supporters, trustees, partners, senior health leaders, and elected representatives from across Lothian, tonight at our Charity Showcase. Follow along on the action on our Instagram & Facebook stories! #Showcase2026
LOOK! Who’s been appearing across the walls of Crichton Ward and Theatres at #RHCYP! Artist Lauren Morsley has translated patient ideas into almost 600 square metres of designs, thanks to partners Edinburgh's Children's Hospital Charity and generous donors, including Coldstones Charitable Trust.
🎄 Festive Funding for Patients Spending Christmas in Hospital 🎄 Applications now open! Funding can support a range of festive activities and initiatives that help create moments of comfort and enjoyment. Find out more and apply 👉 https://ow.ly/kWak50ZPKvP
Are you an NHS Lothian Staff member and love to sing? Then why not join our Community Chorus that takes place every Tuesday night at 7pm, 14 Johnston Terrace, led by conductor Alistair Digges. Sign up today: https://www.scottishopera.org.uk/join-in/so-nhs-lothian-chorus/
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WOW! Where do we even start… We had almost 300 people take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk for us! All walking for different reasons and taking on different challenges, but all meeting us at the finish line for one last big cheer from us for their amazing efforts! Roll on next year! 🤩👏
On Sunday we have over 240 walkers taking part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk! We cannot wait to see them in all their glory taking on the challenge! If you see any of our NHS Lothian Charity or FACE t-shirts be sure to give them a big cheer!
This week is Remember a Charity Week and we are offering our amazing supporters the chance to get a free Will. It is your chance to leave a forever thank you and ensure your loved ones are looked after in the future. Get your free guide here👉 https://ow.ly/aHww50ZM2fp
A Gift in Your Will - NHS Lothian Charity
Leaving a gift in your Will to NHS Lothian Charity, will ensure that we can be there for our patients and staff in years to come.
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A massive thank you to the Rotary Club of North Berwick for their kind donation of a bench that has been placed in Amanda's Garden at the Western General Hospital. They gave this donation directly to our Fighting Against Cancer Edinburgh fund.
Our website is currently down. If you have any urgent enquiries please contact us via message or email us. Fundraising: loth.fundraising@nhs.scot Tonic Arts: loth.tonicarts@nhs.scot Green Health: loth.greenhealth@nhs.scot Thank you for your patience.
Have you spotted one of our contactless donation machines in the hospitals? 👀 This is one of the easiest ways to say thank you to our beloved NHS and support NHS Lothian patients and staff whilst being at a hospital site! For more information on where they are located, contact us!
We are delighted to announce that the Royal Edinburgh Hospital has maintained their Green Flag Award for another year! This achievement wouldn't be possible without the efforts from our partners Artlink, Cyrenians and the estates team at NHS Lothian
Join our partners Cyrenians at their Summer Fling on Wednesday 12th August! They are having writer Alexander McCall Smith for a book reading and signing!
We have various volunteering opportunities within our Green Health team! Why not have a nosey and see if any are right for you, we would love to have you on board! 🌱🪴 https://ow.ly/Gvby50Zx63r
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Become a Green Health Volunteer and help transform outdoor spaces across NHS Lothian into thriving environments that enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of patients, visitors, families and staff
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We have had some lovely new plants delivered for the courtyard renovation our Green Health team is rolling out at the Craiglockhart Ward, Royal Edinburgh Hospital. These plants will help brighten up the area for patients and staff to enjoy.
Our #TonicArts Team recently installed some art at the Royal Infirmary’s Link Bridge. A large oil painting was selected by staff to be hung in this communal space utilised by NHS staff. This work by #SusanColes offers a moment of peace and reflection for those passing by. NHS Lothian
A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in our Walk 100 Miles in June Challenge this year! This has been our biggest year yet for this event, and we are delighted to announce together you have raised over £20,000!!! You are all true #CharityChampions ! 🤩👏
Join our cheer squad and cheer on our amazing Edinburgh Kiltwalkers this September! Choose from two cheer spots and time on the 13th of September 2026! Join us now https://ow.ly/r7Cz50Zuj5o
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Make some noise for our runners at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival! Join our Cheer Squad.
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Join our next Green Health Network event at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital on the 4th August. Where we will be discussing nature, design and creativity and why they are so interlinked? Find out more & sign up 👉 https://ow.ly/Xiuv50ZtSQZ
Our #TonicArts team have transformed the entrance at Mackinnon House in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital! The florals used in the vinyl wallpaper were created by the hospital community in Artlink workshops, led by Anne Eliott. Artist Natasha Russell then took the artworks and created this wallpaper.
This is your LAST CHANCE to take apply for the TCS London Marathon 2027! We have TWO charity places for the Sunday, but you have to be quick as applications close TONIGHT! Apply now, before it's too late👉https://nhslothiancharity.org/event/tcs-london-marathon-2027/
TCS London Marathon 2027 - NHS Lothian Charity
Take on the challenge of a lifetime! Run the TCS London Marathon in aid of NHS Lothian Charity and support life-saving projects across NHS Lothian.
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Don't miss out on your chance to take part in the TCS London Marathon 2027! We have TWO charity places for the Sunday, but you have to be quick as applications are closing soon! Apply today, before it's too late👉https://ow.ly/K7uZ50Zq53n
We recently funded a chair for Ward 5 at East Lothian Community Hospital. The chair allows patients to sit in an upright position, whilst being supported and the ability to engage in meaningful and social activities, including feeding and communicating. 🔗https://ow.ly/Vsuw50ZoUYr
We have counted all totals and are extremely excited to announce that the final total raised from the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026 is over £44,000! 🎊 Thank you to all of our amazing runners, we are in awe of every single one of you! 🤩 You are all true #CharityChampions
Are you thinking of taking on a new challenge? Why not take part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk We are offering you a FREE place to join our team of Kiltwalkers! Sign up now before they run out: https://ow.ly/9Y0I50ZmqPb
The Biffa Garden Angels joined our RIE Nature Ranger Lou, weeding and planting a newly enhanced green space. This was a case of many hands make light work and we can't thank them enough for their help! Also how good do they look in our branded vests 😉 #GreenHealth
The Simpsons ward at St John's Hospital have with some new team members and they looking great in their charity branded baby grows! The Dolls and breasts help teach breastfeeding positions and hand expressing to parents/carers to use at home.
Did you miss out on the TCS London Marathon ballot? We have TWO charity places for Sunday 25th April 2027. And one of them could be yours! 👀 Applications are NOW OPENED: https://ow.ly/oT2950ZleCK *Applications close at 11:59pm on the 22nd of July
TCS London Marathon 2027 - NHS Lothian Charity
Take on the challenge of a lifetime! Run the TCS London Marathon in aid of NHS Lothian Charity and support life-saving projects across NHS Lothian.
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Happy Birthday to the NHS! 🥳 We are grateful to be apart of the celebrations by being NHS Lothian's official charity.