The official charity of NHS Lothian working in partnership to improve #health and #wellbeing across #Edinburgh and #Lothian. Making healthcare better, together.https://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mkatsvydp223The sun is shining for our #CharityChampions who are taking on the Glasgow Kiltwalk this weekend! We are wishing them the best of luck and can't wait to see the photos! If you missed out on Glasgow why not join us at another location? https://nhslothiancharity.org/event/kiltwalk/24 Apr 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkatsvydp223https://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mjwtvhjzmt2mWhy not sign up for our Walk 100 Miles in June challenge! Discover new places and enjoy being outdoors all whilst raising money and saying 'Thank You' to our beloved NHS. If you refer a friend you get a FREE gift! Sign up today on our website! 🎁🚶 https://ow.ly/Lvnj50YLfZ620 Apr 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwtvhjzmt2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mj5mypc6732wFancy running 10k with hundreds of people cheering you on? Take part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival and run for us! Sign up today: https://ow.ly/xTOT50YH3L810 Apr 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5mypc6732whttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3miyqsuhs2x2lAre you free on the 23rd or 24th of May? Why not join in the fun of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival by cheering for us! Sign up now to receive your cheering pack👉https://ow.ly/CL6750YFK8M08 Apr 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyqsuhs2x2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3milu5hlwef2rWant to challenge yourself and enjoy the atmosphere of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival? Why not sign up for a 5k? We still have spaces available! Find out more and sign up👉 https://nhslothiancharity.org/event/edinburgh-marathon-festival-2026/03 Apr 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3milu5hlwef2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mijm2up6q724We are challenging YOU to walk 100 miles this June, because healthcare never stands still. Find out more and sign up today 👉https://ow.ly/5YUp50YCnbX02 Apr 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijm2up6q724https://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mien3ig44y2rOur Tonic Arts Newsletter is has landed! Indulge yourself in the world of art in our hospitals 👉 https://mailchi.mp/nhslothiancharity/tonic-arts-winter-newsletter-202631 Mar 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mien3ig44y2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mic2ww6sdi2wSpring has sprung 🌻 and our Nature Ranger Lou is back offering nature walks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12:30 - 1pm, meet her outside of the Chancellors building. *the walk can be adapted to however long you have available* Come join in the fun and get outside! #GreenHealth30 Mar 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mic2ww6sdi2whttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mhyamnepo22xWalking, gardening & green gyms can boost mental health and prevent crisis. We partnered with Health in Mind to launch a Green Social Prescribing resource makes it easier to connect people with these activities. 👉 https://ow.ly/2TAL50YzlA0 #GreenHealth #SocialPrescribingDay202626 Mar 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhyamnepo22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mhvmjos74n2oNature isn’t always accessible for patients recovering , so the RIE Speech & Language Therapy Team brought it indoors. Working with Lou, our Nature Ranger, they co‑designed nature boxes filled with real natural materials to support speech, sensory engagement & confidence. https://ow.ly/yK9T50YyM1p25 Mar 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvmjos74n2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mhgczpmaqv2eJoin our next Tonic Arts Network meeting. Discussing our Creatively Minded programme which is a new grant funded project, which is specifically designed to support NHS staff (individuals and groups) experiencing stress and anxiety. 📌1st April, online 🔗https://ow.ly/2uBb50YtsPr19 Mar 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgczpmaqv2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mhbdso55ag2iAre you planning for your future? This March we are offering free Wills for our supporters through our partner Bequeathed. Head to our website to find out more: https://ow.ly/LqKC50Ytt5r #FreeWillsMonth17 Mar 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbdso55ag2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mgscnjpx7d2kWe’re proud to have supported Penicuik Medical Practice's new Practice Embedded Research Unit (PERU) By transforming a consultation room into a research space, helping make clinical trials more inclusive & community‑driven. An exciting step in primary care innovation. https://ow.ly/3NLI50Ysplf11 Mar 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgscnjpx7d2khttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mgasqegit722March is Free Wills Month, did you know we offer our supporters a free Will writing service? We have partnered with MyIntent to offer an accessible and inclusive service where every supporter can make a free Will for a good cause. Find out more 👉 https://www.myintent.life/nhslothiancharity04 Mar 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgasqegit722https://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mfu6yymfsa2pWoohoo our Winter Green Health Newsletter has now landed! Why not check it out? https://ow.ly/LBVH50Yn1nx #GreenHealth27 Feb 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfu6yymfsa2phttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mfr5rhrg6u2qWe are currently experiencing some issues with our fundraising phone lines. Please contact us via email: loth.fundraising@nhs.scot We hope to have them back up and running by tomorrow (Friday 27th) 🙂26 Feb 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfr5rhrg6u2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mfmmrc5vky22Join 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 *Please note the lottery is only available for NHS Lothian staff*24 Feb 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmmrc5vky22https://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mfa5a4oxjp2qCalling all NHS Lothian Staff! Our staff newsletter has landed and we would love for you to read it! 👀 View it here 👉 https://mailchi.mp/nhslothiancharity/staff-newsletter-february2026-1336735619 Feb 2026 17:40 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfa5a4oxjp2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3meyjuqnrke2eWe are enhancing the NNU & Postnatal unit in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, with some bright and engaging artwork by Kimberly Carpenter! So far, we have had a staff engagement session to hear what staff would like to see included in the artwork. Stay tuned for updates! 🤩 #TonicArts16 Feb 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3meyjuqnrke2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3messo7wuj22lThis 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. 💜14 Feb 2026 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3messo7wuj22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mer3o52oaw2iCupid 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/T99750Y6n1g13 Feb 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mer3o52oaw2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3megtolgcky2vLess 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/PnYi50Y6mCv09 Feb 2026 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3megtolgcky2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3me7ifyus572vCallum 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/gQN250Yacoj06 Feb 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3me7ifyus572vhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3me2hhjmz4p2lThanks 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 04 Feb 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3me2hhjmz4p2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mdxt3x5ouw22Do 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/PnYi50Y6mCv03 Feb 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxt3x5ouw22https://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mdnv4sdpqx2vRoses 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/T99750Y6n1g30 Jan 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdnv4sdpqx2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mdlawfwo2q2lThe 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 29 Jan 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdlawfwo2q2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mdisg5gg3k2iOur 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!28 Jan 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdisg5gg3k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3md4bu6m3252lA 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. 23 Jan 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3md4bu6m3252lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nhslothcharity.bsky.social/post/3mcx435jpxg2iWe 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 👀 #GreenHealth21 Jan 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:qqen2irv4p6ncp5rstbeginb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcx435jpxg2i