This year we are celebrating YOU, our supporters and donors! Valentine’s Day is all about kindness and care, so what better day to share the love with our wonderful supporters. 💜

Cupid called. He said your odds are looking good! 💜 Join our SPECIAL Valentines staff lottery draw to be in for a chance of winning £3000 plus the chance to win 25 other cash prizes! Sign up by the 1st of March👉 https://ow.ly/T99750Y6n1g

Less than 3 days until our next Green Health event! Where we will discuss the potential of volunteers on the NHS estates. Come join us on the 11th of February at 12pm. Find out more and sign up: https://ow.ly/PnYi50Y6mCv

Callum raised an amazing £8,363.52 to help improve areas for neurological patients. He said: "I owe my life to the Royal Infirmary and the DCN especially. The people who work there are a true credit to the NHS." Read the full story 👉 https://ow.ly/gQN250Yacoj

Thanks to funding from us, surgeon Morven Allan led a breakthrough study into the FUT2 gene + bowel cancer risk. Her early findings could lead to less invasive testing and earlier detection. Support life‑saving research. Donate now🫴: https://nhslothiancharity.org/support-us/donate/ #WorldCancerDay

Do you want to unlock the potential of volunteers on the NHS estates or find out more? Then why not attend our next Green Health Event, on the 11th of February at 12pm. Find out more and sign up: https://ow.ly/PnYi50Y6mCv

Roses are red, violets are blue fancy winning a prize? We've got one for you! 💜 Join our SPECIAL Valentines staff lottery draw to be in for a chance of winning £3000 plus the chance to win 25 other cash prizes! Sign up by the 1st of March👉 https://ow.ly/T99750Y6n1g

The Western General Estates Ground and Gardens team have been busy building parts of the new Staff Growing Space. If you'd like to help, you can join Beth from 12-1pm Mon 2nd Feb. Location is behind the bike shed, between the Dialysis Unit and the Inverleith Building https://ow.ly/g8BU50Y5tgK

Our Community & Events Fundraiser Tu visited the Rotary Club of Whitburn to talk about our Charity. Last year members took part in the Kiltwalk & with the support of their club raised £5,000! Tu also presented the 4 members with their medals and certificates. A big well done to them and their club!

A massive thank you to all our elves who took part in The National ‘Elf Service Day and collectively raising over £6,800! The kindness and generosity from those who supported our patients, staff and visitors will be long lasting.

We are delighted to announce that work has commenced at East Lothian Community Hospital in both Ward 1 & Ward 2's garden! Stay tuned for further updates on the progress 👀 #GreenHealth

Our Secret Santa Appeal helped approx. 7000 NHS Lothian patients! And allowed us to help make it as festive as possible for the staff, as many have chosen to give up their own Christmas to care for the patients. Help us continue the magic for staff and patients all year✨https://ow.ly/e7Ny50XY643

Have you been thinking about signing up for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival? Well this is your FINAL CALL for 2026!!! Sign ups are about to close for both the marathon and half marathon, so get in now or you will have to wait another year! Join our team 👉https://ow.ly/z3zK50XXi6m

We are proud to have supported new training for NHS Lothian maternity services staff which promotes person-centred care for LGBTQ families. It captures real-life stories of families from the LGBTQ+ community who describe, in their own words, their experience of care. https://ow.ly/qjha50XVHF1

Have you got your place for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival yet? Because nothing says ‘New Year, New Me’ like signing up for a run! Final places available for the half and full marathon: https://ow.ly/HCQI50XS2mk

Wishing you a Happy New Year! May 2026 bring you everything you hope for, we look forward to continuing our good work and helping improve staff wellbeing, enhance patient care and funding research trials. If you want to get involved, visit our website🔗https://nhslothiancharity.org/

As we approach the end of the year we would like to thank all of our AMAZING supporters and donors! Also a special mention to all of our fabulous partners who have helped support some of the programmes within the hospitals! We look forward to continuing our mission in 2026, together!

We were absolutely delighted at the Western General to be joined by 25 students from The University of Edinburgh's "Dirty Weekenders" conservation volunteering society. They planted a whopping 1,700 bulbs. They also started work on a "dead hedge" opposite car park 7.

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