Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! We hope your day is filled with joy and cheer, thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the year and festive season.

Hospital staff have been busy wrapping special presents for patients to wake up to. Party hats & festive snacks are ready & prep has started for lunch with all the trimmings. Thanks to the support of our Secret Santa's, it is going to be a special Christmas in our hospitals. 🎅💜

Our team are taking a well earned break before returning in the new year. If you need anything please contact us via email and we will reply once back. Thank you to all of our supporters 💜 ✉️ https://nhslothiancharity.org/contact-us/

Our Nature Ranger Lou has been busy making festive wreaths with staff at The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh! This has been great for team building and to allow staff to unwind and have fun! How amazing do these wreaths look! #GreenHealth

Our RSPB Nature Ranger Beth, has been super busy over at the Western General Hospital! Find out about what she's been busy doing 👉 https://ow.ly/kGQG50XKMsf #GreenHealth

We are proud to bring nature and warmth to the Chalmers Centre with artist Natasha Russell. Who worked closely with staff and patients to ensure the artwork represented the ethos of inclusivity and respect that underpins the service, whilst also connecting with those visiting the Centre.

Well it wasn’t the best weather for heading out on our community wellbeing walk at Gracemount. It didn’t stop our super pair here meeting up anyway. It’s good to get out together for a blether. @nhslothcharity.bsky.social

Curious to know what Nature Ranger Lou is busy doing at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh? Then why not read her seasonal round up! https://ow.ly/Y6pf50XHG9R #GreenHealth

Our Tonic Arts Newsletter is here and not to be missed! Read it now 👉 https://mailchi.mp/nhslothiancharity/tonic-arts-autumn-newsletter-2025 #TonicArts #ADoseofCreativity

Our Green Health Newsletter has been sent out! ✉️ Not signed up to receive them, head to our Green Health website to sign up or click the link to read it 👉 https://mailchi.mp/nhslothiancharity/green-health-autumn-newsletter-2025

We're delighted to be offering a new Wellbeing Walk from Gracemount Mansion at 2pm on Wednesdays - starting this Wednesday 3rd December. @nhslothcharity.bsky.social

What a lovely afternoon for our new Wellbeing Walk from Gracemount Mansion at 2pm on Wednesdays. It was lovely to explore the local area together. Offering accessible, fun and friendly opportunities for people to experience the wellbeing benefits. @nhslothcharity.bsky.social

🎄 For young people facing cancer, Christmas can feel far away. At Western General, we bring joy with gifts, activities & festive meals. Help us make it special - be a Secret Santa today: https://nhslothiancharity.org/support-us/appeals/secret-santa-appeal/

Today Fighting Against Cancer Edinburgh are hosting their annual Christmas Fair! Head on down for an amazing auction, tombola and MORE!!!! 🎅🎄

Your only way into the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is through us! 🏃 If you have been debating in joining our runners, then this is your sign to sign up today! Spaces are limited and you don't want to miss out, once they are gone they are gone! Sign up now 👉 https://ow.ly/S38U50XyHGp

Are you free on Saturday? Head on down to FACE's Winter Fair, where there will be lots of baking, prizes and you can even meet Santa! All money raised goes towards our FACE fund. Find out more via their Facebook page: https://ow.ly/VpTz50XyGL9

Have you got your place for EMF 2026 yet? Sign up today for one of our charity places before it is too late! 👟🏃‍♀️ https://ow.ly/sv1g50XxAHw

"For patients in hospital, Christmas could have felt like any other day – quiet, lonely, and without celebration. But thanks to the generosity of people like you, it was filled with festive warmth and laughter." 🎅 Donate to our Christmas Appeal today: https://ow.ly/X7Mq50XvMKm

Christmas is right around the corner, do you want to help make a difference? 🎅 Join in on our National 'Elf Service Day on the 11th December! Claim your FREE fundraising pack now 👉 https://ow.ly/zUAt50XsZeV #TNESD25

🏥Trolleydarity invites hospital patients on a sensory micro-adventure, blending soundscapes and scents to take you places without ever leaving their bed Co-created by Shona Reppe and Alan Grieve In partnership with NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/latest/fancy...

Did you miss our last Green Health Network meeting? Find out about wildflowers on the NHS estate and save the date for our next one! 🌳🥀 https://ow.ly/tQTj50XptVz #greenhealth

No one should face grief alone. We've helped fund Bereavement Support Groups in Musselburgh and Tranent to provide compassionate help. 💬 "This group helped stop the pain... a vital lifeline." 📄 Read the full impact report: https://ow.ly/pF2g50Xnf9b

Curious to know what has been going on at the Western General Hospital since our RSPB Nature and Wellbeing Officer Beth started in May? Find out in her new blog post on our website 👉https://ow.ly/a7Jp50Xou9H

🎨 My Journey is a powerful new exhibition from Young Renal Patients at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh 🖼️ Discover their stories and find out more👉 https://ow.ly/zLs150XnUwa #MyJourney #TonicArts #ArtsInHealth #LivedExperience

It’s time to get your elf on! National ‘Elf Service Day is back and we need YOU to bring the festive magic! Dress up and raise funds for NHS Lothian patients and staff this Christmas. 📅 Thursday 11th December 🎁 Get your free fundraising pack: https://ow.ly/HWBY50Xnewl

From 4 November, artists Shona Reppe and Alan Grieve (Trolleydarity) will be offering patients and staff at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, the chance for a unique, immersive Scratch and Sniff Staycation! 🏥 In partnership with NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts 📸Eoin Carey

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we invited donors, supporters, colleagues, and patient advocates to an evening that celebrated generosity and the collective progress driven by awareness, funding, and collaboration. Find out more about our night👉 https://ow.ly/4rup50XkZ3M

Last chance to sign up for our Christmas draw – and the prizes are sparkling! 💷 £2,000 top prize 🎉 25 more chances to win 🎅 Sign up now and make your season merry! https://ow.ly/i64150XjPem

We recently had George Gordon visit our new staff wellbeing courtyard at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. It was great to hear his view from the importance of green spaces and places for staff to relax and take a break. Read more 👉https://ow.ly/VbpF50Xjcth

We recently have had some amazing work done by The Conservation Volunteers in the Royal Edinburgh's staff garden! Thank you to everyone who helped, we can't wait to share the finished project, which will be a haven for staff to take a break outside in their own space!

Your support is helping revolutionise cancer care! Prof Duncan McLaren’s team is developing real-time radiotherapy monitoring—tailoring treatment to each patient to reduce side effects & boost effectiveness. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/lo2V50XfFfz

Our next Green Health Network fast approaching! Wildflowers on the NHS Estate: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. Join us to explore the challenges & opportunities of biodiverse hospital grounds. 🌿 📍Attend online or in person at Western General Hospital Sign up 👉https://ow.ly/6SSP50X4mTJ #greenhealth

Join us on Dec 11 for National ‘Elf Service Day 2025! 🎅 Wear your elf outfit, host a bake sale, or take the Christmas quiz to raise funds for NHS Lothian! Get your FREE fundraising pack here 👉 https://ow.ly/5PFb50Xcs4r

Treat yourself this Christmas by entering our Staff Lottery. Have the chance to sleigh the season with a £2,000 win! 🎄 25 other prizes waiting under the tree 🎟️ Sign up today: https://ow.ly/n29Q50XbR6A

"Jean passed away 13 years ago, but her kindness and courage live on. I’ve left a gift in my Will to the Breast Cancer Unit that cared for her to say thank you, and to help others." 📜 Write your Will for free and honor a loved one . 👉 https://ow.ly/9Viz50X7OFT #FreeWillsMonth

We are so proud of our 2025 Kiltwalkers, going out, raising money and taking on a challenge. There was so many reasons as to why people were walking, but the one thing that united them all is the gratitude they feel for our cherished NHS! Thank you!💜

Edinburgh: Four Seasons in One Day We’re thrilled to showcase a stunning outdoor photography exhibition at the Astley Ainslie Hospital. By Dr Pete Wands, GP at Morningside Medical Practice 🌦️ Find out more👉 https://ow.ly/G69f50X8y7w #TonicArts

"Jean passed away 13 years ago, but her kindness and courage live on. I’ve left a gift in my Will to the Breast Cancer Unit that cared for her to say thank you, and to help others." 📜 Write your Will for free and honor a loved one . 👉 www.myintent.life/nhslothianch... #FreeWillsMonth

We are thrilled to announce the opening of the new Staff Wellbeing Courtyard at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh! This beautifully reimagined space is designed to support staff wellbeing by bringing nature closer to the workplace. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/mPZl50X8wXo

‘Edinburgh: Four Seasons in One Day’. Outdoor photography exhibition by Dr Pete Wands, GP at Morningside Medical Practice. Presented by Tonic Arts/ @nhslothcharity.bsky.social Four seasonal displays in the grounds of the Astley Ainslie Hospital. This one is ‘Autumn - Mood and Transition’. #Edinburgh

🌟 Run for a reason. Honour loved ones 🌟 In May 2025, Bethany ran the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, raising over £800 for us! Feeling inspired? Sign up today 👉 https://ow.ly/LYCG50X7Onf

Introducing ‘Remember A Life Loved’ – our new online in-memory pages. Create a space to honour someone special, share memories, and fundraise in their memory Find out more 👉 ow.ly/isc850X76pe #InMemory #RememberALifeLoved

Feeling lucky this festive season? Sign up for our Christmas Staff Lottery and you could win £2,000 or one of 25 other prizes! Don’t miss out sign up by 1st Nov 👉 ow.ly/8kMr50X6bG7

Last night we held a Celebration for Breast Cancer Research Advancements! We got the chance to see behind the scenes and into the laboratories along with hearing from some amazing speakers! Thank you to all who joined us for this event! #BreastCancerAwareness

Celebrate Climate Week! Apply for our Climate Challenge Grants (up to £5,000) to improve biodiversity, energy efficiency & more! 🌳 👉 ow.ly/M29C50X4nvI #ClimateChange #GreenHealth

🌼 Wildflowers on the NHS Estate: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Join us to explore the challenges & opportunities of biodiverse hospital grounds. 🌿 📍Attend online or in person at Western General Hospital Find out more & sign up 👉https://ow.ly/6SSP50X4mTJ #greenhealth

🚶‍♂️ 30 patients, families & staff walked the #EdinburghKiltwalk as the #TransplantTrekkers, raising over £10,000 for NHS Lothian Charity. Led by Senior Charge Nurse Sam, they showed what’s possible after transplant. Read the story 👉https://ow.ly/KkUS50X2UqY #OrganDonationWeek

⏰ The clock is ticking! Applications for Christmas Funding close on 29 Sep! Christmas can be a tough time for patients but you can help make this season brighter for those in your care. Christmas Grant funding can help you bring comfort, joy & festive cheer. ow.ly/tI5550X10ig

Join us for an inspiring evening of presentations from leading NHS Lothian researchers and clinicians. We’re reflecting on the incredible impact your generosity has made through your support of NHS Lothian Charity: Breast Cancer Institute. RSVP 👉 ow.ly/mwP750X0egq

Our Tonic Arts Summer Newsletter has landed! 🎭🎨 Read about our festival and summer sessions, site enhancements and our new exhibitions 👉 ow.ly/TQ0A50WYSVi #TonicArts