The Latest Breaking News from NHS Lothian

People struggling to get appointments with GPs as more new houses built

Go ahead for more properties will put even more pressure on GPs

Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023

West Lothian patients struggle for GP appointments in building boom

It's already difficult enough trying to see a GP in northern Livingston, a local community council claims and 132 new homes will only make things worse.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 8, 2023

Food banks set up for struggling Scots NHS heroes unable to feed their kids

Unison members decided to act after becoming aware that staff in the Lothians are struggling to feed their kids and find the bus fare to get to work.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

West Lothian hospital staff shortage hits plan for more winter beds

Health and social care services struggle to recruit and retain staff for hospital and care at home provision

Edinburgh Live · Jan 12, 2023

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary owned slave estate in Jamaica and got £832 in 'compensation'

It has been found that the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, who owned a Jamaican plantation, received hundreds of pounds from the British Government when the slave trade was abolished.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 7, 2023

Edinburgh NHS Lothian records most babies born addicted to substances in Scotland

New figures have shown that 1,100 babies have been born dependent on substances in Scotland in the last five years and calls are being made to improve alcohol and drug services

Edinburgh Live · Jan 7, 2023

West Lothian mum dies after being left on hospital trolley for two days

Ruth's son Carl has spoken of the scenes inside St John's Hospital over the duration of time his mum was admitted, saying the staff looked mentally tired and exhausted

Edinburgh Live · Jan 6, 2023

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary owned slave estate in Jamaica and got 'compensation' after abolition

Red Hill pen in Jamaica was left to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in 1749 and the hospital was given hundreds of thousands of pounds (in today's money) by the British Government as 'compensation' for their losses when slavery was abolished in 1834.

Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023

West Lothian hospital hits full capacity as flu rates hit 'extraordinary levels'

Health bosses at NHS Lothian urged the public to take extra precautions to avoid the spread of flu and other viruses as St John's Hospital hit full capacity last week.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 4, 2023

Health bosses issue urgent plea as St John's Hospital 'at full capacity'

NHS Lothian is asking people to stay at home if they have cold and flu symptoms

Daily Record · Jan 4, 2023