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NHS Lothian Charity

@nhslothcharity.bsky.social
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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.

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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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: ow.ly/L0cn50ZTj4V
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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 ow.ly/7KT950ZSEPw
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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.
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🎄 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 👉 ow.ly/kWak50ZPKvP
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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: www.scottishopera.org.uk/join-in/so…
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Scottish Opera & NHS Lothian Chorus | Scottish Opera
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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! 🤩👏
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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!
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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👉 ow.ly/aHww50ZM2fp
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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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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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.
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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.
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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!
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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!
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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! 🌱🪴 ow.ly/Gvby50Zx63r
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Become a Green Health Volunteer - Green Health, NHS Lothian Charity
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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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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.
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
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 ! 🤩👏
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
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 ow.ly/r7Cz50Zuj5o
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Join our Cheer Squad - NHS Lothian Charity
Make some noise for our runners at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival! Join our Cheer Squad.
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
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 👉 ow.ly/Xiuv50ZtSQZ
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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.
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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/
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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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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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: ow.ly/9Y0I50ZmqPb
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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.
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
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: ow.ly/oT2950ZleCK *Applications close at 11:59pm on the 22nd of July
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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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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Happy Birthday to the NHS! 🥳 We are grateful to be apart of the celebrations by being NHS Lothian's official charity.
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Trisha Elliott @trishaelliott.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
A tune for the patients on Friday… Life as a volunteer for @nhslothcharity.bsky.social! @nhslothian.bsky.social #MusicSky #Volunteering
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Get in early and secure your spot for 2027’s full marathon, half marathon, the Hairy Haggis Relay, 10K or 5k. This is Edinburgh’s biggest race, you don’t want to miss out! Sign up today: ow.ly/p1Ui50ZjazK
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This is your LAST CHANCE to sign up for our special NHS Birthday Draw of the Staff Lottery! Be in for a chance to win £3000!! Sign up now: ow.ly/YaCz50ZiLf1
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
A huge thank you to Dentons for their incredible support over our 2-year partnership! We have seen them walk, run, quiz, paint, volunteer and much more! Well done to their team who raised an incredible £24,358.96 for our Fighting Against Cancer Edinburgh fund.
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Our Nature Ranger Lou at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has been busy teaching staff how to grow herbs and veg on their windowsills at home! On the growing agenda was basil, peas shoots followed by much laughter! We can't wait to hear how their plants are getting on!
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Did you know we are offering an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for EMF 2027? Sign up today to take part in one of the many runs taking place next May! Hurry, the discount won't last forever! ow.ly/9iS550ZbbpG
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027 - NHS Lothian Charity
Set a personal goal, run the 2026 Edinburgh Marathon Festival and support life-saving work across NHS Lothian.
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Thanks to generous donors, research into early intervention for less survivable cancers is underway to help people maintain a better quality of life from diagnosis through treatment. A prehab clinic launched in May at the Western General Hospital is testing its impact, with 16 patients seen so far.
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
What better way to recharge during a busy working day than cooling off with a refreshing elderflower cordial in the RIE wellbeing courtyard. And with a bit of creativity, the extendable legs on Lou’s Ranger Activity Table double up perfectly as a pop‑up bar!
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
💻 We’re back online! Our website is now up & running again. Thank you for your patience & understanding while we completed essential updates. 💜 If you experience any issues following the updates, please let us know by emailing hello@nhslothiancharity.org
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
🔧 Website downtime Our website is unavailable due to essential maintenance. We expect access to be restored within 24 hours. Contact us directly: General: loth.charity@nhs.scot Fundraising: loth.fundraising@nhs.scot Finance: loth.charityfinance@nhs.scot Thanks for your patience.
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
It is brilliant to see these charity- funded new soundproof solo booths installed at the Education Centre at St John’s Hospital. A simple, practical addition, but one that will make a real difference to day-to-day working on site.
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The staff growing space at the Western General is thriving! None of this would have been possible without the time and efforts of the Estates Grounds and Gardens Team. This will bring more greenery into this space that was previously dominated by gravel and concrete.
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
We are just over half way through June which means we are just over half way through our Walk 100 Miles Challenge! 👟 How are you getting on? We hope you are smashing those goals and having so much fun! Good Luck for the rest of the month! 🤩
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🎉 £5m unlocked and counting! 🎉 Over £5m in financial support secured for NHS Lothian patients, carers & staff through a charity-funded hospital-based advice service. Helping ease money worries during difficult times. ow.ly/gpGc50ZcaTu
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Helping Unlock Important Financial Support When Circumstances Change Due to Ill Health - NHS Lothian Charity
Our hospital-based advice service has now helped secure over £5 million in financial support through benefits and other social security entitlements for patients, carers and staff.
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Looking for a calm, uplifting way to unwind on your break today? Join Karen, our Participation Officer, for a mindful Art Walk around the Royal Infirmary. Take 10 minutes to slow down, reset, and enjoy the artwork on our walls. Date: 16 June Time: 12:30-2:30pm Place: Tonic Gallery (next to OPD6)
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
We're celebrating the NHS Birthday this July with an extra chance to win £3,000! 🎂 Join the Staff Lottery* for the chance to win one of 26 cash prizes, including a special £3,000 birthday prize! Sign up by 1st July 2026 to enter! *Open to NHS Lothian staff only ow.ly/uO5C50Zb6pb
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Looking for a fun way to raise money with your friends, colleagues or family? Look no further as we are giving away FREE places to you and your loved ones for the Edinburgh Kiltwalk! There is only a limited number available so get yours today! ow.ly/Ucn150Zb5a9
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
⏳ One week left! Help shape NHS Lothian Charity's future & win a £50 voucher 🎉 Take the 10-min survey: NHS Lothian staff: online1.snapsurveys.com/nhslothians… Supporters & followers: online1.snapsurveys.com/nhslothians…
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
New staff wellbeing space at St John’s Hospital! The area includes a wellbeing space & quiet room, giving staff a place to take a break. We engaged with staff on site to create a space that feels different from the clinical environment. Have you used the space? Tell us! ow.ly/qckQ50Z7zNw
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NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
It's the first of June which means it is the first day of our Walk 100 Mile challenge!!! We are wishing everyone taking part the best of luck and can't wait to see you all out and about rocking your purple t-shirts! Be sure to tag us in your updates 😉💜
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