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East Lothian stroke patient can move legs again after innovative new treatment

Through her local hospital senior physio of 32 years, Wendy Cameron was able to offer special therapy using a specialist exercise bike that encourages the brain to retrain movement in stroke patients.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 28, 2023

Young boy shouts 'Hallelujah' as life-changing surgery will go ahead as Nicola Sturgeon steps in

Nine-year-old Harvey Martin's surgery will take place after he made a heartbreaking video plea to Nicola Sturgeon so he could get an op to end his pain because he “can’t take it any more”.

Glasgow Live · Mar 24, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon steps in to sort operation for boy in constant pain as last FM act

Harvey Martin, nine, recorded the video message to Sturgeon earlier this week begging her to sort out the NHS so he could get an op to end his pain because he “can’t take it any more”.

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023

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East Lothian health chiefs reject reduced council funding offer

East Lothian Integration Joint Board's chief finance officer said she would be doing members a disservice if she did not recommend the offer was rejected

Edinburgh Live · Mar 23, 2023

Seven casualties remain in Edinburgh hospital following US navy ship incident

NHS Lothian has said that seven people remain in hospital following the tipping of the US Navy Ship at a dry dock in Leith. 35 people were injured in total during the emergency incident.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 23, 2023

Leith Docks incident: Seven people remain in hospital after US Navy ship topples

NHS Lothian said five people remain at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh this afternoon following yesterday's major incident. Another two are in the care of NHS Fife.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

Seven people remain in hospital after US Navy ship tipped over in UK dock

A total of 35 people were injured in the incident on Wednesday

Wales Online · Mar 23, 2023

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Seven still in hospital after US Navy research ship toppled in dry dock

A major incident was declared after the Petrel tipped over on Wednesday morning in Leith, Edinburgh.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Fourteen remain in Edinburgh hospital after ship tips over in Leith docks

NHS Lothian have issued a further update following Wednesday's major incident which saw 21 people taken to hospital after a huge US Navy ship toppled over at the Imperial Dock in Leith

Edinburgh Live · Mar 23, 2023

Fourteen remain in hospital after ship toppled in dry dock

FOURTEEN people are still in hospital after a ship toppled over in a dry dock, leaving 35 people injured.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2023

Leith Docks incident: Fourteen people remain in hospital after ship tipped over

A total of 35 people were injured after the major incident in Edinburgh on Wednesday, March 22.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

Fourteen still in hospital after ship toppled in dry dock

The Petrel was dislodged during high winds in Leith, Edinburgh, on Wednesday morning.

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2023

Americans amongst Edinburgh dock casualties as consulate supports those impacted

The US Consulate in Edinburgh released a statement on social media that said they were assisting American national who had been impacted by the research ship tilting in a capital harbour.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

Eight remain in hospital after Leith Docks boat topple as medics treat serious injuries

A total of 33 people were injured - NHS Lothian say eight people remain under observation at the Royal Infirmary, some of whom have "serious injuries".

Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023

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Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

Several Leith dock Edinburgh casualties remain in hospital with serious injuries

NHS Lothian have said that eight casualties remain in hospital, some with serious injuries, following the ship that tilted at the Imperial Dock in Leith earlier today.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

Number of Edinburgh casualties rises to 33 as rescue op at Leith Docks continues

The Scottish Ambulance Service has said that 21 casualties were taken to two capital hospitals and one Fife hospital for treatment. They added that 12 were treated at the scene for their injuries but were discharged at the docks.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

25 injured as ship tips over in dry dock

The Scottish Ambulance Service said 15 people are in hospital and 10 were treated at the scene.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

Edinburgh boat rescue operation sees 15 hospitalised and 10 treated at the scene

The Scottish Ambulance Service have confirmed at least 25 people have been injured after the RV Petrel tipped on Wednesday morning, with 15 taken to hospital and a further 10 treated at the scene.

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Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

Edinburgh hospital on standby for 'number of patients' as locals warned avoid A&E

NHS Lothian have asked people not to attend the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh ‘unless it’s an emergency’ after a boat tipped in the Leith Dock on Wednesday morning - with high numbers of patients expected.

Glasgow Live · Mar 22, 2023

Young Celtic fan with agonising curvature on spine 'can't take it anymore' in surgery wait

Nine-year-old Harvey Martin, who suffers from a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis, requires urgent medical treatment but has been told he must wait months due to lengthy waiting lists.

Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023

Scots schoolboy begs Nicola Sturgeon to 'sort out' NHS and help end his pain as he waits for operation

Little Harvey Martin suffers from an agonising curvature on his spine that requires immediate medical intervention.

Daily Record · Mar 16, 2023

Almond Valley MSP calls on NHS Lothian to take Pregnancy Loss Pledge

Angela Constance MSP is backing the campaign to improve support for parents who suffer miscarriage.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 3, 2023

Edinburgh hospital worker sacked for being off sick after getting hit by van door

Ms Lynne Buchan is set to receive the sum after it was agreed that the health board failed in their duty to make reasonable adjustments following a health-related accident and prolonged period off work

Edinburgh Live · Feb 28, 2023

Nine cafes in Edinburgh hospitals are to close across city this month

The Royal Voluntary Service runs outlets across a number of NHS Lothian sites including five sites at the Western General. But nine cafés across Edinburgh and the Lothians are set to close.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 17, 2023

West Lothian cancer patient slams NHS Lothian for 'inappropriate' data breach

Martin Laing from Blackburn, West Lothian, says he feels 'left in the dark' after his medical records were 'inappropriately' accessed by a member of NHS Lothian staff.

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